Aztec Sunstone Mexico Collectible Archaeological Ceramic Calendar _artisan--novica-artisan-4292 Each sling bag is hand-embroidered

Each sling bag is hand-embroidered by women at Amarasti cooperative in Swaziland

The ring is centered with the traditional fern motifs in low relief over an oxidized background

The artisan adds beautiful fringes on the ends to complete the scarf

Crafted in sterling silver

sleek carnelian inspires this design by Zayd Makarim

Aztec Sunstone Mexico Collectible Archaeological Ceramic Calendar _artisan--novica-artisan-4292 Each sling bag is hand-embroideredArtisans from the Angel Cern Artisan Association recreate 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 beautiful replica is sculpted