A chakana 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. Strung on black cord sometimes with a silvertone bead. achu Picchu stone is a type of serpentine found in the area around Machu Picchu. Each item is unique and handmade in Peru.