Maya Glyphs
Bracelet, 'Maya Vogue'
Designer Maria Belen Nilson recreates the graceful fashions of yore with a spectacular bracelet. Cast of sterling silver, the bracelet features Maya glyphs that once adorned women's jewelries. .925 rating silver.
Maya Month Glyphs
Based on the 19 glyphs representing the months in the Maya solar year and the 19 Maya numerals.
Sculpture, 'Beginning Glyph'
Sculpted in low relief, this Maya glyph represents the beginning of something in time and space. The awakening upon achieving the proper balance between the external and internal, it channels energy to the task at hand.
Sterling silver pendant, 'Maya Bat'
The stern, mystical face of Zotz shines from a sterling silver pendant by Maria Belen Nilson. Meaning "bat, " this Maya glyph identifies the fourth month of the Haab calendar, which was under the patronage of the Rain God.
Sterling silver earrings, 'Maya Jaguar'
Maria Belen Nilson replicates the jaguar glyph of the Maya people for this elegant pair of sterling silver earrings. According to Maya cosmogony, the Sun God assumes the shape of a jaguar when he wants to visit the world of the dead. .
Ceramic panel, 'Maya Priest's Offerings'
Mexican ceramist Angel Cer?n replicates the legendary art of the Maya with a highly detailed panel featuring a priest. Standing tall and solemn, the priest directs his offerings to the east during an important festivity.