Oro de Monte Albán is a celebrated jewelry studio based in Oaxaca, Mexico. Specializing in traditional Zapotec and Mixtec designs, the workshop is known for reviving ancient iconography through expertly handcrafted silverwork. Each piece merges historical depth with meticulous technique, offering collectors and wearers a direct connection to Mesoamerican legacy.

Yalalteca Pendant

$95.00

This handcrafted Yalalteca Pendant honors the traditional dress and joyful spirit of the women from Yalálag, a remote mountain town in Oaxaca known for its deep-rooted Zapotec heritage. The design features a smiling figure adorned in a detailed, engraved huipil, holding a symbolic object at the chest—an homage to cultural pride and celebration. Delicate silverwork adds depth to the character’s facial expression and clothing, transforming a simple form into a wearable piece of regional identity.
About the Artist
Artists Name Oro de Monte Albán is a celebrated jewelry studio based in Oaxaca, Mexico. Specializing in traditional Zapotec and Mixtec designs, the workshop is known for reviving ancient iconography through expertly handcrafted silverwork. Each piece merges historical depth with meticulous technique, offering collectors and wearers a direct connection to Mesoamerican legacy.
About the Artist Oro de Monte Albán
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