Angel Caller

Harmony balls are traditional pieces of jewellery that have been around for centuries. They feature a hollow spherical pendant that contains a small metal ball, which creates a subtle chime sound when the pendant is worn and moves. The harmony ball originated from the ancient Mayans. A deeply spiritual people, the harmony ball is connected to one of their legends called "Llamador de Angeles," or "Angel Caller." 

The Mayans believed that once upon a time, people lived with their guardian angel until, one day, they were separated. As the angels left, they gave each of their humans a small harmony ball. The chime of this ball would summon the protection of the guardian angel. 

In the Mayan culture, each harmony ball is deeply personal. Therefore, it should not be shared as it directly links to your unique guardian angel.

I was asked to photograph this for my earth angel and got my first taste for macro and jewellery photography. I placed it in may different settings and explored different compositions, this however was my first frame.