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 published in Karen (Suki) Christians, Christine (Lady Bee) Kristen book, Jewelry of Burning Man. p116-117.