Aztec Sunstone Mexico Collectible Archaeological Ceramic Calendar _artisan--novica-artisan-4292 The elegant nature of songket

The elegant nature of songket is captured in these earrings

The ring is centered with the traditional fern motifs in low relief over an oxidized background

Crested Carpenter

She beads it with tiger's eye gems that circle the wrist

the wide ring is crafted of sterling silver with a combination of finishes and textures

Aztec Sunstone Mexico Collectible Archaeological Ceramic Calendar _artisan--novica-artisan-4292 The elegant nature of songketArtisans from the Angel Cern Artisan Association recreate the elaborate stone sculpture known as the 'Aztec Calendar' or 'Sun Stone.' Discovered in Mexico City, the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica, as they called themselves) believed that the sun struggled daily against the forces of darkness. They aided the sun through human sacrifices. This beautiful replica is sculpted