Xibalba

An important part of Mayan mythology is Xibalbá, the underground world ruled by the divinities of illness and death: Hun-Camé and Vucub-Camé, who fight against the twins Hunahpú and Ixbalanqué in the Book of Popol Vuh.

It is said that the entrance to Xibalbá is located in a cavern near the town of Alta Verapaz, near Cobán, Guatemala.

We feel amazed by the vast culture and worldview of the indigenous peoples, this motivated us to design in 2018 two collections based on said Mayan legend which form a contemporary tribute series with emphasis on the use of materials such as ceramics, bronze, gold and natural stones:

  • Hunix, a collection of Bronze Jewelry with Gold Plated and Black Pearls

  • Xibalbá, a collection of utilitarian objects made of ceramic with bronze Skull applications.

Xibalbá consists of 4 pieces designed for ritual use:

  • Pot: For indigenous peoples, knowledge of the healing and magical properties of the plants studied by herbalism is a very important part of their culture, traditions, myths and religion.
  • Mezcalero: Spiritual drinks comply with a ritual production process and their consumption opens the doors of perception to other planes.
  • Jewelry box: Jewelry, a fundamental part of pre-Hispanic cultures, a symbol of social belonging, special powers were attributed to the 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 become intoxicated by its effects. The Mayan word for smoking is Sikar and it is believed that that is where the word Cigar comes from. It is said that the Spanish did not know about Tobacco until their arrival on the continent.