A jaguar feasts on a human heart, torn from the chest of a sacrificial victim. Etching the image into jade, Ruben and Gilda Perez depict an icon from the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars at Chichen Itza...read more
Known as the Tree of Life, a mysterious tree reveals humans emerging from an opening in the side, suggesting it depicts a creation story. Ruben and Gilda Perez recreate the images on the monumental...read more
Wearing the skin of a jaguar, a young man dances to the sound of an unseen drum as he imitates the movements of the lithe jungle cat. Ruben and Gilda Perez depicts an image from a vase discovered at...read more
Perpetuating the legacy of the ancient Maya, Ruben and Gilda Perez depicts a canoe journey on a slab of dark green jade. Deities paddle the boat that carries the maize god, a spider monkey, dog...read more
Known as the jewel of unconditional love and healing, a rose quartz sphere rests charmingly on a pinewood stand designed by the Joias do Rio Association. Crafted by Brazilian artisans proud of these...read more
Known as the jewel Mother Nature gifted to humanity, a quartz sphere rests peacefully and enigmatically on a pinewood stand designed by the Joias do Rio Association. Crafted by Brazilian artisans...read more