Shamans Market Peruvian 13 Moons Chumpi Stone - Inca Moon Goddess Mama Killa Figurine - Handcrafted Brown Stone Statue - Perfect for Meditation, Altar Decor & Spiritual Gifts

Product Description

Our Peruvian 13 Moons Chumpi Stone is hand-carved with 13 ringed points. These represent 13 moons and honor the unique energy of the Incan moon goddess, Mamakilla, or Mother Moon. Mama Killa was known as Mother Moon and was the goddess of the moon. According to sources, the moon was worshiped because of her admirable beauty and the benefits she bestows upon the world. She was important for calculating the passage of time and the calendar, due to the fact that many rituals were based upon the lunar calendar and adjusted to match the solar year. She also oversaw marriage, and women's menstrual cycles and was deemed the protector of women in general. The underside of the piece bears a carving of three coca leaves. Three coca leaves are known as the sacred k'intu symbolizing the integration of body, mind, and heart. Such a k'intu is frequently placed under the mesa cloths of some Peruvian curanderos when consecrating the altar ground. The top etched designs can vary. Crafted by master shamanic artisans in Peru. Their art is infused with a deep understanding of Andean cosmology, ancient shamanic practices, and a deep love for the apus and Pachamama. This piece is perfect for a home altar or mesa.