cat statues

Thai artisan Sarote Lochotinunt crafts a pendant necklace that is sure to please the cat lover in your life. Tail curled to indicate a state of repose, the cat's silhouette calls to mind an elusive shadow. The brushed sterling silver pendant centers a Venetian box chain.

Braiding black leather, Roy Nilson crafts a bracelet for men that recalls the art and beliefs of the ancient Aztecs. A finely-crafted skull glares from within the jaws of a jaguar to center the design. All young Mexica, or Aztec men, at the age of 14, were required to learn about weaponry and the art of war in special schools. Elite Aztec warriors wore headdresses denoting their honored status in this case, as a jaguar and warrior, or knight.

The jaguar skull serves as the bracelet's button clasp.