Sterling Silver Prehispanic Pendant Mayan Calendar Carving — Mexica Symbol

Ancestral wisdom in sterling silver: symbols that transcend time.

Characteristics

• Material: Authentic sterling silver .925
• Design: Prehispanic motifs, Mexica calendar wheel
• Technique: Hand-carved, deep relief
• Finish: Natural polish with signature patina
• Weight: 10 grams
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Style: Historic prehispanic

This pendant is a direct portal to Mexica cosmology. The central medallion captures calendar iconography — each symbol on the outer wheel represents a sacred day, while the central figure embodies ancestral deity or concept. It is not ornament: it is connection. Crafted in .925 silver by Arte Taxco, every carved line honors the geometric precision of prehispanic silversmiths, who understood that silver was a vessel of the sacred.

Taxco became a center of silversmithing after the conquest, yet its artisans inherited millennia of mastery. This pendant proves it: noble silver, perfect symmetry, visual depth that shifts with light. No stones because the stone is the design itself — carving that demands metal mastery, patience, vision. Every calendrical detail is precisely placed, engraved to endure.

Wear it as amulet, as chest-worn education, as reminder that you carry heritage spanning centuries. Sterling .925 does not wear out: it ages with dignity, acquires patina, becomes more yours. And when you decide it is no longer for you, Arte Taxco buys it back — because silver always holds value.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling silver from Taxco, hand-carved
• ✦ Prehispanic design with calendar motifs and ancestral symbolism
• ✦ Historic piece: revival of Mexica motifs in noble silver
• ✦ Stoneless: pure carving, deep relief that captures light
• ✦ Lifetime buyback: your silver always holds value up to 70%

Perfect for

• 👤 Those who honor prehispanic heritage and wear it daily
• 💍 Gifts with ancestral meaning and historical depth
• 🎁 Daily wear as talisman and spiritual connection

Measurements & shipping

Pendant without chain. Approximate diameter 2.5 cm, weight 10 g. Compatible with any .925 silver chain. Ships 2-3 business days. Questions: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 70% of its value, no expiration. Silver is real investment. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, pendant only. You can use any .925 silver chain, 50–60 cm long.

Q: What is the central symbol?
A: A Mexica calendar motif. Email hola@artetaxco.mx for specific iconographic details.

Q: Can I wear it daily?
A: Yes, .925 silver is durable. Just avoid hard impacts and chlorine.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old pendants, medallions, inherited bracelets — Arte Taxco buys all authentic .925 and .950 silver. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we quote with no obligation.

Unique collection piece — crafted in Taxco to endure.