Small Chacmool Idol Folklore more commonly known as African

more commonly known as African Cedar

1 - Prostrations to Buddha

sweaters and material offcuts which could otherwise end up in landfill

The pretty tree design is hand engraved by skilled artisans into a flat base of silver

and are paid fairly through our Fair Trade supply chain

Small Chacmool Idol Folklore more commonly known as AfricanChacmool statues have been found at many Maya and Aztec sites including the famous Chichn Itza. The bowl that they hold is believed to have been a receptacle for religious offerings. Both the Maya and Aztecs held fearful beliefs about their gods. They thought that the gods that had created them were also capable of destroying them and had destroyed several worlds before. In order to please the gods and avoid their wrath, sacrifices were often made.