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Handcrafted Sterling Silver Rattlesnake Wrap Ring, "Serpent Messenger"

Sinuous and silent, a rattlesnake coils its slender body into a ring by... more

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Sinuous and silent, a rattlesnake coils its slender body into a ring by Francisco Sanchez. To Mexico's Huichol people, serpents are middlemen between people and the spirit world. Rattlesnakes are respected as the tongue of Tatewari, the Fire God. The Rain Goddess is often symbolized by the serpent as rain itself, a great coiled serpent or storm clouds from which millions of tiny snakes represent rainfall. The artisan pays tribute to Huichol belief with this handcrafted sterling silver wrap ring. The artisan stamps his work Citlali, meaning "Star" in the Nahuatl language.

  • 6 grams
  • 0.21 oz
  • Ring front: 3.9 cm L x 1.2 cm W x 0.2 cm H
  • Ring front: 1.5" L x 0.5" W x 0.1" H
  • Band width: 3 mm W
  • Band width: 3 mm W

  • 925 sterling silver
  • Marked with artist's initials or trademark
  • Oxidized finish
  • Made in Mexico.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
Gift Info
  • Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
  • Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes

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Kim

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09/11/2022

"Too Long & I have Long Fingers"

I was hoping this ring would be a bit more dainty. The ring is pretty long, so it extended over my middle finger knuckle as well as the knuckle on my hand. It wasnt uncomfortable, but the ring kept shifting in an awkward way, so if I wanted to keep it in the position that I liked I would have to constantly be repositioning it.

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Serpent Messenger, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Rattlesnake Wrap Ring

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Mariah

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06/14/2018

"Gorgeous Ring"

What a beautiful ring! It looks gorgeous on every finger and with the snakes head either going up your finger or in the direction of your hand. Truly incredible. You can wear it to any occasion.

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Serpent Messenger, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Rattlesnake Wrap Ring

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Elizabeth

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01/02/2024

"My first purchase from Novica"

My earrings are beautiful! Little opossums hanging by their tail. The quality and workmanship is fantastic and I couldnt be happier. I will not only from Novica but from this artist, Francisco Sanchez, again and again and again. Thank you so much. ??

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MEC

From Laval,Québec, Canada

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11/23/2023

"esquisite"

Fantastic, very original and well made

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Fruits of My Country, Garnet Cactus-Shaped Drop Earrings from Mexico

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Pinar

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07/14/2023

"i get so many complements on these earrings"

well-made, beautiful earrings. The design is sweet and feminine. i love the simplicity and sophistication of the design.

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Sherri

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05/12/2023

"An amazing piece!!!"

I get so many compliments on this necklace!! The work is exquisite and I love telling people where I got it from!! I hope it inspires many more to buy from here.

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Francisco Sanchez has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $3500 and the most recent for $3400. Proceeds were used to purchase silver and natural gemstones for his jewelry.

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