cultural jewelry (7 items)
San Juan Huipil
Cedar Wood Hand Painted Huipil Earrings from Guatemala
San Juan Huipil, Cedar Wood Hand Painted Huipil Earrings from Guatemala
Size: 1.9" H x 0.5" W x 0.1" D
Meliza Tzay
Small rectangles are meticulously painted by hand to represent the fine women's huipil dresses of San Juan La Laguna, then hung on 925 sterling silver hooks. It is Meliza Tzay's homage to the... read more$69.99Artist: Meliza Tzay
Quetzal Flight
Lilac Jade Bird Dangle Earrings
Quetzal Flight, Lilac Jade Bird Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.6" W x 0.2" D
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Detailed in sterling silver earrings, the quetzal was sacred to the ancient Maya, and today is Guatemala's national bird. Zandra Lorena Sajbin designs this attractive pair of earrings, where the... read more$69.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Tijax Liberation
Guatemalan Nahual Sterling Silver and Bronze Drop Earrings
Tijax Liberation, Guatemalan Nahual Sterling Silver and Bronze Drop Earrings
Nicte Migliozzi
Meaning "obsidian," the ancient Nahual symbol Tijax represents power, revelation, and spiritual liberation. With this pair of drop earrings, Guatemalan artisan Nicte Migliozzi pays homage to... read more$79.99$67.99Artist: Nicte Migliozzi
Uayeb
Mayan Sterling Silver Uayeb Calendar Glyph Unisex Ring
Uayeb, Mayan Sterling Silver Uayeb Calendar Glyph Unisex Ring
US Ring Size: 7
Nicte Migliozzi
Nicte Migliozzi selects the Maya glyph for Uayeb for this unique ring. Haab is a solar calendar of 18 20-day months. Uayeb is the five-day purification cycle that completes the 365-day year. She works... read more$67.99Artist: Nicte Migliozzi
Pax Glyph
Mayan Sterling Silver Date Glyph for Warriors Unisex Ring
Pax Glyph, Mayan Sterling Silver Date Glyph for Warriors Unisex Ring
US Ring Size: 6
Nicte Migliozzi
"This glyph is known as Pax. The word means 'drum' and refers to the rhythms of life," Nicte Migliozzi says. The artisan crowns a sterling silver ring with the image. The Haab calendar has... read more$67.99Artist: Nicte Migliozzi
Jaguar Dancer
Museum Replica Sterling Silver Mayan Jaguar Dancer Necklace
Jaguar Dancer, Museum Replica Sterling Silver Mayan Jaguar Dancer Necklace
Length: 19.5"
Nicte Migliozzi
Working in finely-detailed sterling silver, Nicte Migliozzi depicts a Maya dancer dressed in spotted skins. He represents the jaguar god who rules the underworld. Crafted by hand, the pendant centers... read more$79.99Artist: Nicte Migliozzi
Hunters and Fishermen
Mayan Silver Date Glyph for Hunters & Fishermen Unisex Ring
Hunters and Fishermen, Mayan Silver Date Glyph for Hunters & Fishermen Unisex Ring
US Ring Size: 5
Nicte Migliozzi
Exploring Guatemala's rich history, Nicte Migliozzi crafts a sterling silver ring with a Mayan glyph. The sleek band is crowned with the Zip symbol, represented by a tree. This is this month dedicated... read more$67.99Artist: Nicte Migliozzi