Madre Abstract Teal Ceramic Mother and Child Sculpture from Peru _artisan--novica-artisan-11174 The Maya called it Ya'ax

The Maya called it Ya'ax Chich and regarded jade as a sacred symbol of life

The sophisticated cushion cover features a solid color in boysenberry with striped patterns in white at the center that are diligently incorporated by hand

which features a dangling hand-carved bone charm alongside a cotton tassel

Ruben and Gilda Perez transform the gem into an extraordinary band ring with nature's own beauty

Gleaming gold vermeil highlights florid details in these original hoop earrings

Madre Abstract Teal Ceramic Mother and Child Sculpture from Peru _artisan--novica-artisan-11174 The Maya called it Ya'axJacobo Potosme celebrates maternal love and protection in this minimalist piece. He sculpts an abstract mother and child form in terracotta and colors them in a deep teal using natural pigments from pulverized rocks. Each side of the piece is decorated by two panels with geometric designs. The artist signs his work as Jacobo Potosme Nicaragua Potosme learned to work ceramic from his mother and his uncle. His art has helped him forge a path in life for