Description
🎭 Wanaragua (John Canoe) Mask Pendant – Yellow, Black & White Enamel – .925 Sterling Silver
Honor the Drumbeat of Resistance. Celebrate Your Ancestry.
Step into centuries of resilience and cultural pride with our Wanaragua (John Canoe) Mask Pendant, intricately crafted in .925 sterling silver and accented with vibrant yellow, black, and white enamel—the signature colors of the Garifuna flag. This pendant honors the infamous Carib war dance, now known as Wanaragua in Belize, performed during the holiday season across Garifuna communities in Central America and the Caribbean.
Wanaragua is more than dance. It is rebellion through rhythm, a fierce reminder that the Garifuna people—descendants of Africans and Indigenous Caribs—resisted enslavement for 400 years and built thriving cultures of freedom from Belize to St. Vincent, Honduras to New York.
✨ Product Details:
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Material: Solid .925 Sterling Silver
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Enamel Inlay: Yellow, Black, and White (Garifuna flag colors)
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Design: Traditional Wanaragua mask, capturing ceremonial features & cultural pride
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Size: Approx. 34mm x 42mm (including bail)
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Weight: Approx. 11.5 grams
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Chain: Sold separately
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Craftsmanship: Made to order with artisan-level precision
🌍 Cultural Significance:
As documented by UNICEF, the Wanaragua dance, also called John Canoe or Jonkunnu, is a Garifuna rite of identity. With ornate headdresses, dramatic masks, and thunderous drums, the performance echoes ancestral resistance and community resilience.
This pendant is not just jewelry — it’s a spiritual heirloom, a statement of freedom, and a vow to never forget.
🎁 Perfect For:
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Proud Garifuna descendants
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Caribbean cultural enthusiasts
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Collectors of Afro-Indigenous and Mayan-inspired jewelry
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Gifts that carry profound historical meaning
📦 Ordering Info:
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Production Time: Custom-made; 10–14 business days
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Return Policy: Exchange only — no refunds or cancellations on handcrafted items
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