Hiwaya stone ear of corn or Illa from the Sacred Valley, Peru. Ears of corn represent good fortune and prosperity in the Andean culture. Hiwaya (or jiwaya) stones are magnetic and are believed to possess unique properties, including the ability to "cry blood" when rubbed against other stones. Approx. 3 1/8" tall, 2" wide at widest point , and 1 3/4" deep. S52521
