Aztec Calendar Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar The Sierra Family marquis-cut amethysts emerge from silver

marquis-cut amethysts emerge from silver encasements

Cool hues of royal blue and meadow green merge and mingle in a floral pattern created using hand-stamped batik methods

The ombré hues deepen from kelly green to dark navy on one side

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Jose Luis Pariona celebrates nature with this accessory

Aztec Calendar Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar The Sierra Family marquis-cut amethysts emerge from silverMaria Estela Perlera de Portillo recreates 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 superb example is meticulously created by hand