{"product_id":"sin-titulo-19jul_8-29-46","title":"Obsidian Mirror Lenses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObsidian mirror lenses, handmade in brass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the legacy of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAztec and Mayan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e civilizations, these exclusive lenses are handcrafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and incorporate authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural black obsidian mirrors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a volcanic stone admired for centuries for its deep black color, natural shine, and extraordinary cultural significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAztec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e civilization, obsidian was a sacred material. Polished mirrors, known in Nahuatl as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etezcatl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, were made from it, appreciated for their reflective surface and deep spiritual symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etezcatl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was closely related to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTezcatlipoca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important deities in the Aztec world. His name comes from the Nahuatl words \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etezcatl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emirror\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoctli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmoke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Smoking Mirror.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTezcatlipoca\u003c\/em\u003e was considered the lord of the night, the God of destiny, knowledge, and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WERE OBSIDIAN MIRRORS USED FOR?\u003c\/strong\u003e 🧙🏾‍♂️🔮⚫️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Aztec priests used obsidian mirrors (tezcatl)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to enter states of contemplation and seek answers about the future, interpret omens, and receive messages from the gods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was believed that the dark and shiny surface of the mirror allowed access to a spiritual plane, where events that had not yet occurred could be revealed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTherefore, the mirror was seen as a kind of portal, a symbol of hidden knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mayans used obsidian to make various objects, including some polished mirrors. Mirrors were part of the ceremonial life of the elite and were associated with rituals, prestige, and divination practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mirror and Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, in various regions of Mexico, the tradition of using obsidian mirrors during solar eclipse observations continues. This practice, passed down from generation to generation, is part of the cultural heritage associated with this extraordinary material and reflects the link that obsidian maintains with Mexican traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pair of lenses is handmade, so no two pieces are exactly alike. The natural variations of obsidian and the craftsmanship make each creation a unique piece, ideal for those who value history, symbolism, and Mexican-made craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese lenses represent a piece of craftsmanship inspired by the cultural heritage of Mexico. The reference to the tradition of using obsidian mirrors during eclipse observations corresponds to a current cultural practice in various regions of the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eobsidian mirrors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e are not ISO 12312-2 certified\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an international standard applicable to filters specifically designed for direct solar observation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTherefore, this product should not be considered a certified device for solar eclipse observation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo black obsidian mirrors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of the obsidian mirrors: 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness of the obsidian mirrors: 7 millimeters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth of the lenses: 12.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength of the lenses: 14.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not get wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePolish with metal polishing paste (e.g., yellow Dialux or white Dialux) and a microfiber cloth. Rub until it regains its golden color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chakme Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44562027544627,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/8420\/6131\/files\/F3F066F4-75D2-4FA9-856A-87EBA5704DAD.jpg?v=1784479352","url":"https:\/\/www.chakmeboutique.com\/en\/products\/sin-titulo-19jul_8-29-46","provider":"Chakme Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}