A chankna talisman necklace made of Machu Picchu stone, with the Andean symbol of the Incan civilization. Derived from the Quechua (traditional language of the Incas) word chakay, meaning to cross or to bridge, this chakana is a 3-stepped symmetric cross, with a hole through its center.Cross measures 1.375 x 1.375 inches and is strung on a 24 inch black cord with a silvertone accent bead. Machu Picchu stone is a type of serpentine found in the area around Machu Picchu. Uniquely hand carved in Peru