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Black Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala, "Warrior K'abel in Black"

Product ID: 400527

Jimenez Family by Jimenez Family (121)
This majestic design comes from the Jimenez Family in honor of K'abel, queen of the Maya. The pendant necklace is hand crafted with seven tubular... more

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This majestic design comes from the Jimenez Family in honor of K'abel, queen of the Maya. The pendant necklace is hand crafted with seven tubular pendants in different sizes of black jade linked together with sterling silver. The Jimenez Family obtains the jade from Sierra de las Minas, in Guatemala.

K'abel was a renowned warrior queen whose tomb was found in 2012 in the Maya city of El Peru-Waká, in northwestern Petén, Guatemala. Considered one of the greatest of Maya rulers, K'abel was a military governor of the Wak Kingdom who ruled for at least 20 years with her husband, King K'inich Bahlam. She carried the title of supreme warrior or Kalomt'e, which placed her in a higher position of authority, over her husband.

  • 59 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • Necklace: 45.72 cm L
  • Necklace: 18" L
  • Necklace width: 1 mm W
  • Necklace width: 1 mm W
  • Pendant(s): 16.51 cm L x 3 cm W
  • Pendant(s): 6.5" L x 1.2" W

  • 925 sterling silver, jade
  • Toggle clasp
  • High polish finish
  • Natural stone -- color and variegation will vary
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 400527
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
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Jimenez Family
Jimenez Family

Central America

Hand-crafted jade and sterling silver jewelry

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