An important part in the construction of the Mayan worldview is Xibalbá , the underground world governed by the divinities of disease and death: Hun-Camé and Vucub-Camé , who fight against the twins Hunahpú and Ixbalanqué in the Book of Popol . Vow.
It is said that the entrance to this place; It is located in a cavern near the town of Alta Verapaz, near Cobán, Guatemala.
We feel so amazed by the vast culture and worldview of indigenous peoples, that in 2018 we decided to design two collections inspired by said Mayan legend, which form a contemporary tribute series with an emphasis on the use of materials such as ceramics, gold bronze and natural stones:
- Hunix, a collection of Gold-plated Bronze Jewelry and Black Pearls
- Xibalbá, a collection of Ceramic Utility with Bronze Skull Applications.
Xibalbá consists of 4 pieces designed for ritual use:
- Flowerpot : In indigenous peoples, herbal medicine plays a fundamental role, a gift from the gods to us mortals, since it allows us to connect with the divine.
- Mezcalero : Spirits comply with a ritual production process, their consumption allows us to access a sacred communication.
- Jewelry box : Jewelry, a fundamental part of pre-Hispanic cultures, a symbol of social belonging, special powers were attributed to stones and metals that would later be taken to the afterlife.
- Pipe : The Mayans had rituals related to tobacco and leaves that they burned during religious ceremonies to inhale the smoke and get intoxicated by its effects, the Mayan word for smoking is Sikar . It is said that the Spanish did not know tobacco until their arrival on the continent.
Objects that currently continue to have an important place in our day to day. Whether it's having a small plant that beautifies and cleans our environment, going through some mezcaleros to taste and share with friends in an intimate gathering at home.
