Ancient Suns

Mayan tubular beads such as this one are extremely rare. Most of them have been cut into smaller sections, in a practice referred to as “herencia’. Today’s Maya, if they are fortunate enough to own a tubular bead, such as this one, will cut off a piece and give it as a gift to their children. It is presumed that the Pre-Columbian Maya had a similar practice, as one sees cut beads with a great deal of stringing hole wear on both ends. This fabulous bead escaped this practice, and is in perfect condition.

70mm x 13mm