Aztec Calendar Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar _artisan--novica-artisan-7961 The empire-waist dress is rich

The empire-waist dress is rich in traditional Balinese floral batik patterns in shades of purple and brown

the artisans craft a pendant in the shape of a cross with a shimmering finish

two squares of faceted blue topaz combine with circles of natural rainbow moonstone for a lovely pair of dangle earrings

Assorted colors and prints

From Sukartini

Aztec Calendar Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar _artisan--novica-artisan-7961 The empire-waist dress is richMaria Estela Perlera de Portillo recreates the elaborate stone sculpture known as the 'Aztec Calendar' or 'Sun Stone.' Discovered in Mexico City, the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica, as they called themselves) believed that the sun struggled daily against the forces of darkness. They aided the sun through human sacrifices. This superb example is meticulously created by hand