Jaguar Pendant | Mahogany Obsidian | 50mm | Mayan Pre-Columbian | Mexican Artisan Jewelry

The jaguar — supreme predator and sacred guardian of the Mesoamerican underworld — hand-carved in mahogany obsidian by a family of artisans near the temples of Teotihuacan. This pendant combines the raw power of the jaguar with the protective and grounding energy of one of Mexico's most distinctive volcanic stones.

• Stone: Mahogany obsidian — brown, orange, black & red volcanic glass
• Size: 50mm
• Options: Stone alone or with handmade macramé necklace
• Origin: Carved near the temples of Teotihuacan, Mexico

Symbolism — The Jaguar

In Mesoamerican tradition, the jaguar is the lord of the night, the underworld, and the forces of transformation. Associated with Tezcatlipoca — the god of the night sky and the smoking mirror — the jaguar represents power, courage, and the ability to move between worlds. Wearing this pendant is an invocation of strength, protection, and fearless transformation.

Stone Properties — Mahogany Obsidian

Mahogany obsidian is a natural volcanic glass with a distinctive red-brown pattern caused by iron oxide inclusions. It carries all the protective qualities of black obsidian with an added layer of grounding and vitality.

• Grounding — anchors energy firmly to the earth
• Protection — shields against negativity and psychic attack
• Strength — promotes courage, vitality, and personal power
• Self-reflection — reveals truth and dispels illusions, like all obsidian