Forest Cat Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Dark Green Jade Earrings Ali Ibrahim adding a small cultured pearl

adding a small cultured pearl that dangles beside each starfish

this plump little dog with wrinkled skin replicates those found in shaft tombs throughout western Mexico

Spray it with white vinegar and leave it in the sun to dry

a cat covers its ears with its paws to hear no evil

Guatemala's Arturo Aj Canil designs the mask

Forest Cat Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Dark Green Jade Earrings Ali Ibrahim adding a small cultured pearlGreen jade fangs symbolize a person's ability to overcome adversity. According to Maya customs, fangs represent animals of night, and vanquishing them means triumphing over one's darkest fears. Thus, wearing the fang represented channeling the creature's energies and becoming invincible. Known as ya'ax chich to the ancient Maya, jade was regarded as a sacred symbol of life, fertility and power. Zandra Lorena Sajbin showcases the dark green gem in