THE WOMEN WARRIORS

Amazonian legend tells of the Icamiabas, powerful Indigenous women warriors who lived apart from men and fiercely defended their territory.

Over time, their story became intertwined with Spanish accounts from 1542 describing women fighting along the great river. The explorers compared them to the Amazons of Greek mythology, and the river eventually inherited the name.

THE MIRROR OF THE MOON

In the best-known version of the Muiraquitã legend, the Icamiabas gathered once a year beside an enchanted lake called the Mirror of the Moon.

During a celebration honoring the moon, they welcomed warriors from a neighboring people. At midnight, the women entered the lake and brought green clay up from its depths.

 THE GIFT

Legend says the Icamiabas shaped the green clay into small animals, especially frogs. The clay mysteriously hardened as soon as it left the water.

Each Muiraquitã was presented to a visiting warrior as a remembrance of their time together and a talisman believed to carry protection and good fortune.

 THE LEGEND IS MAGICAL. THE OBJECTS ARE REAL.

The Icamiabas and their enchanted lake belong to legend. Muiraquitãs do not.

These rare archaeological objects were carved from green stone, often in the shape of frogs, and are associated with Indigenous societies of the Lower Amazon. They served as amulets, symbols of power and valuable objects of exchange. Their exact origins still hold mysteries.

Little Piece of Amazonia

These little muiraquitã necklaces are handmade from tucumã seeds and inspired by one of Amazonia’s most fascinating legends.

Want one with your order? Write MUIRAQUITÃ in the order notes at checkout and I’ll include one as a gift.

One per order, while supplies last. 😉

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