Miquiztli~Death~Stone cheapest Necklace~Hand made

Miquiztli~Death Necklace

Miquiztli is the essence of death and discarnate. The place after life here on this physical plane.
To the Mexica (native people of Mexico), death represented transition and regeneration... the other side of the coin of what we are currently experiencing…part of the life cycle…the shadow that we are all accompanied with. There was no fear of death as it was the place where we would all transition to one day...

Obsidian stone was one of the most used stones in Mexico. It is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as a rock. When polished, it becomes highly sharp as glass. Prior to the arrival of the European, the people in Mexico utilized the obsidian stone for spiritual purposes such as rituals for meditation, protection against negativity, and as mirrors to reflect their inner self. Obsidian stone was also used to make weapons due to its sharpness. Obsidian is a form of volcanic stone that for centuries was utilized by the Mexica (natives of Mexico) as a stone for protection and self-reflection. It was also used to make mirrors in a spiritual sense; to make weapons (blades and knives). Beads and figures made of obsidian were buried with the deceased for protection in the afterworld.
Obsidian stone was placed in tombs with the deceased as a stone to protect them through their journey in the afterworld. Vessels and objects were carved out of obsidian were also placed as offerings in tombs. There are cheapest variations on obsidian stone in Mexico: black, red, green, golden sheen, black with gray tones, and a rainbow colored obsidian stone called "manto huichol". This last variation is found in the state of Jalisco.

Jade has been one of the most sacred stones of the Mexica (native Americans of Mexico). Jade has been traditionally been known as a stone that symbolizes, wealth, abundance, and life. It was highly valued by the Mexica and Maya. There are variations of jade found in Mexico of different colors and tones. Mexico and Guatemala have the most diverse variety of jade stone.

The skull and some of the beads are that of a rare green jade. The necklace also includes dark jade beads referred to as "black jade".
The obsidian stone was found in the central region of Mexico. The green and black jade stones were found in the state of Chiapas, south of the central region of Mexico.
Each bead was hand carved.

The the skull pendant and beads were hand carved by Maestro Artesano Martinez~Artisan Master Martinez, who is a talented and expert in making Mesoamerican replicas and art. This piece of wearable art is exceptional and a must have for those who like unique items.

The center clay bead skull is approximately one inch in height.