Pugio Ouroboros

Pugio Ouroboros, 2023 Pendant by Mitchell Gomes.
Mitchell writes,”It was the DanceSafe gift for the burn.”

The Pugio was a dagger used by Roman soldiers as a sidearm and the Ouroboros is a circular symbol depicting a snake, or less commonly a dragon, swallowing its tail, as an emblem of wholeness or infinity.

Mitchell Gomez is a iconic Maker of the Playa. A veteran of many years,  he celebrates each Burning Man with variety of custom pendants, pins and patches. His work is featured in Karen Christians book, Jewelry of Burning Man. p116-117.