Atabey Brooch Charm and renewal

and renewal

The Zemis are a representation of Taíno ancestors and forces of nature

The Taíno might have viewed the turtle as a symbol of stability and grounding in the cosmos

and identity

Atabey Brooch Charm and renewalOur Atabey Brooch is hand beaded by Dominican artisans. Frogs are linked to water and rain, essential elements for fertility and agriculture. As amphibians, they are also creatures of transformation, moving from water to land, which can symbolize the life giving properties of water and its importance in sustaining life. Since Atabey is a goddess of fertility, the frog represents her power to nurture and create life. This association would have