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Hand-carved into a medallion of natural jade, the image of an owl decorates this pendant necklace from Guatemala. Adorning the neck on an adjustable strand of black cotton cord, the pendant is decorated on the back with the name Aq'ab'al, which is the Nahual name for "owl."

Hand-etched into a medallion of natural jade, the image of a snail decorates this pendant necklace from Guatemala. Adorning the neck on an adjustable strand of black cotton cord, the pendant is decorated on the back with the name Ajpu', which is the Nahual name for "snail."

Experience the essence of Mayan culture with this remarkable reversible pendant necklace from Guatemalan artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin. Fashioned from sterling silver, it boasts a lustrous apple green jade stone on one side and intricate Mayan-inspired designs on the other. With its versatility, it seamlessly transitions from casual to formal settings, allowing you to showcase your individuality with style and grace.

Artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin starts with raw Guatemalan jade to create this uniquely beautiful pendant necklace for men or women. Represented in subtle relief on the jade's surface is the nahual Kan. A nahual is a spirit familiar associated with the day of one's birth, according to the Mesoamerican calendar system. The nahual 'Kan' is symbolized by the feathered serpent, and represents movement and evolution of all kinds, as well as justice, truth, intelligence and peace, the spontaneity of action, survival, power and sexual magic. The pendant is centered on an adjustable cotton cord.

In lush Guatemalan dark green jade, a revered nahual symbol emerges in this pendant necklace by Ruben and Gilda Perez. These emblems represent a spirit animal or guardian spirit connected to each person according to the Mayan calendar. The Aq’ab’al nahual symbolizes the duality between night and dawn, clarity after darkness, new beginnings and opportunities. Worn on a waxed cotton cord with sterling silver touches, it’s an exquisite accessory rooted in Mayan heritage, ready to accompany you through every journey.