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Men's Maya
51 items
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Pibil Jaguar, Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl with Antiqued Finish
Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
Uayeb, Mayan Sterling Silver Uayeb Calendar Glyph Unisex Ring
US Ring Size: 7
Nicte Migliozzi
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Strength and Renewal, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Iq' Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Pibil Man, Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Handcrafted Maya Art
Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Dream Seeker, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone K'at Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Mayan Creativity, Mayan Creativity Nahual-Themed Jade Pendant Necklace
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Pibil Jaguar, Handcrafted Antiqued Ceramic Jar Maya Art
Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Pibil Jaguar, Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Maya Art (large)
Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Maya Urn, Hand-Painted Folk Art Maya Ceramic Decorative Vase
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
$129.99 Wholesale$129.99 -
Mayan Transformation, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Transformation Nahual Motif
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Dancing Maya, Maya-themed Unisex Adjustable Jade Pendant Necklace
Length: 16.25"
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$87.99 Wholesale$109.99$87.99 -
Mayan Authority, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Authority Nahual Motif
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Mayan Compassion, Mayan Compassion Nahual-Inspired Jade Pendant Necklace
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Mayan Transcendence, Jade Necklace with Mayan Transcendence Nahual Pendant
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$59.99 Wholesale$74.99$59.99 -
Spiritual Union, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Kawoq Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Inner Flame, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Kan Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Inner Rebirth, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Kame Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Peaceful Stripes, Striped Cotton Yoga Mat Strap in Crimson from Guatemala
Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
Iximche Jaguar, Archaeological Sterling Silver and Leather Jaguar bracelet
Length: 7"
Nicte Migliozzi
$169.99 Wholesale$169.99 -
Tijax Medallion, Jade Mayan Tijax Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Length: 20"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
$61.19 Wholesale$67.99$61.19 -
Maternal Earth, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Ix Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Taxco Pacal, Men's Maya-Themed Taxco Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Length: 21.75"
Angel Ortiz
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
Law and Authority, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Tz’i’ Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Free Path, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Maya E Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Mayan Unity, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Unity Nahual Motif
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Mayan Abundance, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Abundance Nahual Theme
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Mayan Healing, Mayan Healing Nahual-Themed Jade Pendant Necklace
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Kukulkan, Sterling Silver Mayan Deity Kukulkan Cocktail Ring
US Ring Size: 6
Rosa Rojo
$77.99 Wholesale$77.99 -
Mayan Balance, Jade Long Pendant Necklace with Mayan Balance Nahual Design
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Nahual Kan, Jade Nahual Kan Necklace for Men or Women
Length: 19"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
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Mighty Quetzalcoatl, Men's Tiger's Eye Silver Quetzalcoatl Stretch Charm Bracelet
Angel Ortiz
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Iximche Jaguar, Archaeological Mayan Jaguar Silver and Leather Bracelet
Nicte Migliozzi
$707.99 Wholesale$707.99 -
The Carrier of Time, Mayan Glyph Sterling Silver Necklace with a Rubber Cord
Length: 21.75"
Angel Ortiz
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
Interior Balance, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Aj Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Human Richness, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Ajpu Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Alpha and Omega, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone B'atz' Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Mayan Renovation, Mayan Renovation Nahual-Themed Jade Pendant Necklace
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Keme Medallion, Jade Pendant Necklace of Mayan Figure Keme from Guatemala
Length: 20"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
$61.19 Wholesale$67.99$61.19 -
Mayan Loyalty, Jade Necklace with Mayan Loyalty Nahual Pendant
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Iximche Jaguar, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace Crafted in Guatemala
Length: 18"
Nicte Migliozzi
$147.99 Wholesale$147.99 -
Pibil Jaguar, Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Maya Art (medium)
Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Quetzalcoatl God of Life, Men's Taxco Sterling Silver Quetzalcoatl God Chain Bracelet
Roy Nilson
$1619.99 Wholesale$1619.99
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Your answers straight from the village experts
Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.
Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
Since time immemorial, jewelry has been used as a personal ornament, religious signification, or tastes in fashion. Today's handcrafted artisan jewelry is no different. In West Africa, leather is prized by certain tribes and connotes a connection to culture. In Indonesia, black coral, or Akar Bahar, is believed to protect the wearer from witchcraft and evil, and so it is used in many jewelry items for men. In Peru, leaders adorned themselves with garments that were exclusive to their rank, so men's jewelry not only indicated their function, but was also steeped in iconography, religious code, and emblems of power and prestige. In India, artisan jewelry incorporates the motifs of Om, a spiritual symbol signifying the essence of consciousness, and Lord Ganesha, the god of beginnings who is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. Today, artisans working in these classical styles preserve the heritage that was passed down to them over time.
To understand the significance of traditional, handcrafted men's rings, we need to talk about stones. All over the world, stones reveal deep cultural connections to the land, belief systems, and aspirations. In Peru, artisan jewelry makes use of chrysocolla (also known as "Peruvian turquoise"), which was used by the Incas as an inlay in their goldwork. They believed it calmed their emotions and strengthened their immune defenses because it had medicinal powers. In Bali, kecubung (Amethyst) is incorporated into handmade rings because it brings peace to those who wear it. Kalimaya (Opal) is believed to stabilize the mental well-being of the wearer. In Guatemala, jade is the stone of choice, as the Mayans attributed special powers to it, believing it symbolized life, fertility, and power. In India, onyx is a stone of vigor and stamina, which strengthens self-confidence, banishes grief, and stimulates wise decision-making. Lapis lazuli relieves anger and negative thoughts and eases frustrations. Tigers eye stone aids harmony and balance and helps release fear and anxiety. The list of unique stones is as long as the master craftspeople who use them in their traditional jewelry.
From wedding rings to religious symbols, men's rings have carried tremendous significance throughout history. In West Africa, rings were originally used to represent God's unmatched power and the authority of mankind on earth. In India, handcrafted rings have been used to symbolize everything from devotion and fidelity to eternity and belief in a deity. Today, like in many cultures, Indian rings represent love, engagement and marriage. Pre-Hispanic cultures in Central America and South America used handmade jewelry to denote social position, rank, as well as personal adornment. Metal, bone, shell, and stoneparticularly jadewere chosen for beauty and durability. Even the choice of metal has meaning in particular cultures. The Incas, for example, believed that gold was a sacred metal sent by the sun god, Inti, and all mines belonged to the emperor, who protected his metals with great zeal.
Men have worn rings since ancient times as a personal ornament, a sign of social position, official rank, or a symbol of religious beliefs. Handmade jewelry may reflect changes in fashion, but it remains rooted in the history and culture of a people and place. Each unique ring reveals the artistic sensibility of its maker, yet certain symbols and motifs appear frequently. In India, the Om motif has special cultural significance as a sacred spiritual symbol. It signifies ultimate reality, or consciousness. In Bali, the Om Kara, or Ongkara, represents five elements: wind, fire, ether, water, air, and earth, which correspond to different aspects of the human body. Religion and mythology are also manifest in traditional jewelry. Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, is revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the god of intellect and wisdom. In Bali, Barong is a lion-like mythical creature that symbolizes victory and spiritual protection. These symbols and others can be found on handmade rings from around the world and are ways of honoring history, culture, and spirituality.
More than a mere fashion statement, men's jewelry, including bracelets, have been worn throughout history to communicate cultural, religious, and social beliefs. Prehistoric man adorned his wrists with bones and shells to ward off evil spirits. Wealthy men wore bracelets made of gold and silver to display their power and status. Bracelets evolved over time from good luck charms to status symbols to modern style accessories. All the while, they pick up and preserve meaning from the past. In Peru, gold and silver bracelets were meant to complement each other symbolically. Gold represented the sun, the day, and the masculine. Silver represented the moon, the night, and the feminine. These two bright, powerful metals held one another in balance. In Central America, natural materials decorated men's jewelry to signify a connection to place. Metals, bone, shells, bird feathers (especially the beautiful quetzal bird), and carved stones (particularly jade for its power of fertility and life) protected and decorated the wearer.
Handcrafted mens jewelry captures our undying passion for symbols and meaning through a variety of designs, emblems, and carvings. In ancient Peru, men wore necklaces adorned with pendants of human, animal, and divine characters. A common symbol that has withstood the test of time is the Andean Chakana, or the staggered cross, that attests to the relationship between humankind and the cosmos. In Bali, mens jewelry integrated the cross, the sign of freedom, and Ongkara symbol for oneness and spirituality. In Central America, carved glyphs were commonly used. Animal figures and bird feathers (like the quetzal and macaw) had special significance, as did natural stones. In India, Om and Ganesha symbols are used for protection, prosperity and purity. In West Africa, Gye nyame, symbolizing Gods deep power and infinite knowledge, is still used on necklaces.
There is no right way to wear mens rings. Right hand, left hand, ring finger or thumb, where you place your ring is as much a matter of preference and comfort as it is style. Besides the common ring finger to signify love or marriage, other fingers of note are the index finger, which symbolizes power, leadership, and authority in some cultures, and the thumb, which can signify wealth. Wherever you choose to don it, a handmade ring should be as unique as the man who wears it.
The materials that comprise handmade artisan necklaces are as varied as the makers themselves. Craftspeople all over the world use metals, like sterling silver, gold, copper and brass, to perfect their designs. Cotton or nylon cord and leather are also common materials used in traditional mens jewelry. Wooden beads, cow bones, coconut shells, bamboo, and gemstones all adorn mens necklaces from across the globe.
Featured Reviews
Michael
Jul 19, 2023
VERY ATTRACTIVE DESIGN!!
This very attractive piece is based upon prehistoric art, and it is extremely attractive. Very well-done!!
Bryan
Jan 18, 2025
Love this Mayan Jar
I use the jar to burn palo santo and sage and I just love it. I did not see anything in Mexico that looked more authentic mayan than this jar.
Catches the eye
I like both the sculpting and the paintings on this vessel. I have many items from Central and South America; this is an excellent addition. I enhanced the display by placing it in front of a mirror, allowing a panoramic view.
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Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza Ceramic masks and replicas
"We don't only craft objects that are pretty. They are linked to the history of our country and the ancient Maya culture, one of the most important in the history of humanity."
"I was born in San Salvador in 1964, and grew up in a neighborhood in the south of the city, near the zoo. My childhood was happy – it was a... read more
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