Maya jewelry
Maya civilization has always been a mystery for our society and so has Maya religious jewelry. Those ancient people had amazing possibilities and knowledge, in both terrestrial and cosmic areas. It is difficult and even impossible for us to understand their wisdom. However, these facts increase the global interest for this incredible civilization. One of its elements which are available to us is their personal ornamentation and we are all eager to benefit from this.
Maya religious jewelry has been dominated by symbols and signs. It was believed that a man could obtain support from divinities by wearing a pendant or a bracelet with specific cryptograms. In our days, people want to purchase such items, because they strongly confide in their power. Among the most popular signs we can find the Aztec glyph for magic mushrooms Teonanactl. It represents a supernatural method of communication with gods. Pendants with a ladder on them are meant to make the connection between Earth and Universe. They are supposed to bring spiritual ecstasy and were usually worn by shamans. In our days, they can adorn persons of all social ranks and occupations. The grave sign marks the beginning of a new life and is formed from a circle in the middle and four eyes around it. There also exists a variety of representations for spiritual protection and immortality.
Of course, their belief has already been replaced with more modern philosophies, but Maya religious jewelry is still worn and appreciated. It may not be of crucial importance to us, but it certainly is a way to perceive ancient culture. Some people purchase such articles in order to be protected by divinities; others buy them so as to add a note of mystery to their style. In both cases, it is an admirable interest which will allow this culture to last in time.