“Guatemalan Mushroom” was carved into two articulated pieces from an exquisite Guatemalan Blue Jadeite. This means that the stem moves independently of the cap and will make a tinkling bell sound when shaken.

This piece is strung with a matching accent bead and two matching sliding beads for adjusting the length of the black nylon cord.

Note from the Artist: Mushrooms have many powerful meanings Growing up, my grandmother would take me into the woods near her house in Northern California. There, she taught me how to identify and responsibly harvest wild mushrooms. Every fall, her and I still venture into the woods and visit our secret sweet spots to collect the delicate fungi together. My first carving ever was a design of three little mushrooms, paying tribute to this wonderful fungi and to her: my teacher, critic and matriarch.

This jade is a Guatemalan blue jadeite. It is said by pre-Columbian jade experts that jadeite was carved and appreciated long before the voyage and arrival of Columbus in 1492. Guatemalan jadeite has only been rediscovered in 1974 after the collapse of the pre-Columbian cultures. Now Guatemala is making a name for itself as one of the world’s most beautiful and fine-grained jadeites; this beautiful blue included.

Jadeite vs. Nephrite: Jadeite is much more rare thus more valuable than nephrite sometimes. Jadeite is primarily found in only two locations: Burma and Guatemala. There are a few exceptions with random locations with. low quality jadeite. Burma has been the leader for the world’s best jadeite. Guatemala has a rich jade culture through the Aztec, Olmec, and Mayan traditions.

Pendant approximately 2 3/16” L x 1 1/2” W x 7/16” D

Carved in 2019.