Hunab Ku Pendant | Carved Black Obsidian | Quincunx Toltec Symbol | Macramé Necklace

Carry the sacred center of the universe — the Hunab Ku. This 50mm obsidian pendant is hand-carved from authentic Mexican volcanic obsidian and woven into a macramé necklace with waxed thread and fishing line for lasting comfort and durability.

• Pendant: Hunab Ku cabochon — 50mm, carved black obsidian from Mexico
• Necklace: Macramé woven — waxed thread + fishing line
• Length: 24" (61cm)

The Hunab Ku Symbol — Quincunx / Toltecayotl

This sacred symbol from the Toltec culture represents their cosmovision — the balance of the universe, the sacred harmony of cosmos, humanity, and nature. Four butterflies emerge from the center toward the four directions of the universe. In the human body, the navel is the Axis Mundi — the central point of all things.

The Quincunx appears across cultures worldwide — in crosses, pyramids, sacred mountains, flowers, and geometric figures — always with similar meaning: balance, transformation, and self-knowledge.

Like the butterfly that emerges renewed, this symbol invites each person to recognize their strengths and weaknesses, and to grow — not better than others, but better than themselves.

Obsidian — Volcanic Stone of Protection & Self-Reflection

Formed from cooled lava, Mexican obsidian is a natural volcanic glass treasured for centuries by the Mexica for spiritual protection, meditation, and self-reflection. It was used as a mirror to see one’s inner self, buried with the deceased for protection in the afterlife, and crafted into tools for its extraordinary sharpness.

Mexican obsidian comes in several varieties: black, red, green, golden luster, and the rainbow-colored “manto huichol.” This pendant is carved from pure black obsidian.