Pachamama

Pachamama Hair-Dagger Inspired by the Andean Goddess Pachamama, or "Mother Earth" Derived from Quechua, an indigenous language that originated in Peru, Pacha translates to "cosmos, time, and earth" and mama translates to "mother", making her the Mother Goddess of all space and time.  A walk through the art: At the pommel is the Andean Spiral. The Andean spiral symbolizes the Andean belief that time is ever flowing and infinitely circling. Its a representation of the seasons, the rising and setting of the sun and the moon, and of life being a continuous cycle of birth, growth, and death. A crescent moon is rising behind the handles. The crescent moon symbolizes the divine feminine. On the moon is a landscape depicting a sun shining across a range of mountain peaks. The landscape is a representation of the earth that Pachamama nurtures. The sun represents her life force and the mountains represent the Andes.  Cocoa leaves and flowers create the handles. The Andeans believe the coca's white flowers represent a direct link to Pachamama and the Divine. The leaves are left as as an offering called k'intu as an offering of respect and worship.  On the crest is a Chakana cross. Derived from Quechua, chakana means "bridge". It symbolizes the path between the upper, middle, and lower realms of Earth.  Materials: Silver Finish: steel and zinc. Gold Finish: steel and 8kt gold. Nickel, tin, lead free. Dimensions: Measures six (6) inches long Uses: while it is designed to be a hair-stick, hair-sword, or hair-dagger, it can also be used as an athame, altar decor, letter opener, bookmark, decor for a potted plant, a prop for an art doll, or tucked into a belt, thigh garter, or hat band. I'm sure there are even more ways to slay.