Hand carved Tonantzin necklace.
Tonanzin is an Aztec goddess and in the Nahuatl language means "Our Mother".
Such Goddesses as "Mother Earth", the "Goddess of Sustenance", "Honored Grandmother", "Snake", "Bringer of Maize" and "Mother of Corn" can all be called Tonantzin, as it is an honorific title comparable to "Our Lady" or "Our Great Mother". Under the name of “Cihuacoatl” “The Serpent Woman”, this goddess also served as a protector of women. The goddess, was very venerated by the natives. According to testimonies, she appeared to one of them at a time in the form of a young girl in a white robe, and revealed secret things to the person.
 
AVAILABLE IN:
- Gold bronze: jeweler gold bronze charm, 14k gold-filled chain with lobster clasp (as shown on main picture),
- Gold plated: 14k gold plated over jeweler gold bronze charm, 14k gold-filled chain with lobster clasp.
 
Details:
- Original artowrk.
- Hand carved pendant
- Solid yellow bronze also called jeweler gold bronze pendant.
- The pendant is 20mm x 20mm or 3/4".
- Signed in the back by artist.
- 14k gold filled chain. Gold filled has 100 times more gold than plated. Does not peel off.
- Nickel free.
- Made and shipped from our Florida studio.
 
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.