Protective Amulet depicting Shaman
Mayan Culture, Mesoamerica
andesite (volcanic rock)
3” long x 1.75” wide x 1.75” deep
Mayan stone amulets were sacred talisman carved from green jade, obsidian, and serpentine to symbolize life, power, and spiritual protection. This is a contemporary carving emulating the early amulets of the Olmec, Maya and Toltec cultures spanning from 1300 BCE to 900 CE.
