Hand carved Camazotz the Mayan bat god necklace. 

In the Late Post-Classic Maya mythology of the Popol Vuh, Camazotz is a bat spirit at the service of the lords of the underworld (Xibalba). Camazotz means "death bat" in the Kʼicheʼ language, he was a large, leaf-nosed bat with a human-like form. In Mesoamerica generally, the bat is often associated with night, death, and sacrifice. A bat-like deity was first mentioned by the indigenous Zapotec people of Mexico around 100 C.E.

Reproduction of a sculpture of Camazotz in Museo Popol Vuh in Guatemala City.

AVAILABLE IN:

      • Gold bronze: solid jeweler gold bronze pendant and 14k gold filled chain

      • Silver: solid sterling silver pendant and chain (made to order, takes 2 weeks to make)

Details:

- Hand carved pendant

- Solid yellow bronze also called jeweler gold bronze pendant.

- Signed in the back by artist.

- The pendant is about 20mm x 20mm or 3/4" x 3/4".

- Nickel free

- Gold filled has 100 times more gold than plated and doesn't rub off.

Bronze is a timeless metal long associated with strength, artistry, and ancient craftsmanship. Like silver, it naturally oxidizes over time, developing a soft patina that enhances its character. To maintain its original shine, simply polish as needed with a jeweler’s polishing cloth.