Handmade in Ecuador -

One of the most enduring symbols of the Inca civilization is the chakana, also known as the Inca Cross and ‘Cruz Andina,’ or Andean Cross. Traditionally, the Chakana represents the constellation of the Southern Cross which is to be seen in the southern hemisphere. The geometry of the symbol has a high degree of symmetry which can reflect their astronomical observations. It also indicates the four seasons of the year and the sowing and harvest time. These earrings are named after this importan symbol of our culture.

5 inches long