Exceptional Ceremonial pipe (chanunpa) in obsidian stone carved Mexican Warrior Jaguar, hand carved in black obsidian

 This is a ceremonial pipe for sacred tobacco with jaguar heads.  It will make a beautiful addition to any sacred space or altar and will really come alive at ceremonies.

piece of art, measures 10cm/4”

 Our obsidian is worked from generation to generation by a talented family, directly on the site of the main temples of Teotihuacan in Mexico.  They are the result of volcanic creation and benefit from strong telluric energies from the site of the pyramids.

  History of Obsidian in Mexico:

  Obsidian is one of the most important stones for the Nahuatl and Toltec pre-Hispanic cultures, it represented the peoples that came from the north, the wisdom of knowledge and the reflection of the soul.

  Obsidian properties:

  Obsidian is best known for its protective properties.  Liberating and purifying, it acts like a mirror, driving away negative energies.

  However, it is less known that obsidian is a healing stone that releases emotional blocks.  Resulting from the vitrification of molten lava, obsidian represents the perfect balance between yin and yang.  Obsidian is a stone of truth [it acts as a kind of mirror].  A personal preparation is necessary to carry an obsidian, because it releases deep things, where one needs to advance.

  Obsidian is particularly powerful.  Black, in the West, is associated with mourning, anxiety, discomfort.  In Mexico, black is the color of knowledge and wisdom, of true birth and the highest degree of consciousness.  Solidly connected to Mother Earth, obsidian sharpens our vision and drives away our illusions.  Promotes positive thoughts.

  Obsidian Energy: Projective

  Obsidian associated planet: Saturn

  Fire element

  Deity associated with obsidian: Tezcatlipoca (Aztec, "Mirror of the night, smoking mirror")

  Obsidian Powers: Protection, Uplift, Divination, Peace