ancient maya

Shrouded in mystery, Kukulkan is a mighty snake deity from pre-Hispanic Mayan traditions. The Mexican artisan Rosa Rojo draws great inspiration from pre-Hispanic cultures, designing this pair of button earrings to represent the ancient god. The fearsome serpent is crafted of sterling silver with a combination of finishes.

Few images from Mexico's ancient past have remained in the collective imagination like that of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent deity, from whom Mesoamerican peoples claim descent. This interpretation by Rosa Rojo is done in sterling silver, depicting a double-headed snake and alluding to the feathers in a highly-stylized fashion.