{"product_id":"maya-calendar-cholqij-edition-interactive-wooden-calendar","title":"Maya Calendar Cholq'ij Edition | Interactive Wooden Calendar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cem\u003eMaya Calendar Cholq'ij Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is a handcrafted wooden calendar model that brings the sacred 260-day Maya count to life on a desk or wall. Built as an educational art piece and reference display, it invites you to explore how thirteen sacred numbers cycle through twenty named days to generate the full sequence. Many people search for a “Mayan calendar”; this interactive model focuses on the sacred Maya count known as the Tzolkin (Cholq'ij).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four rotating rings let you align a ring of \u003cem\u003e20 day names\u003c\/em\u003e with a ring of \u003cem\u003enumbers 1 through 13\u003c\/em\u003e. Because these cycles are offset, any specific pairing (for example, 1 Imix) returns only after 260 steps. Rotate to show any pairing, read the sequence forward, and demonstrate exactly why the repetition interval is 260. This turns a complex idea into a tactile, visual lesson for classrooms, museums, and home libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 260-day sacred calendar has deep roots across the Maya world and appears in inscriptions and codices. It complements the 365-day Haab solar year; together they form the \u003cem\u003eCalendar Round\u003c\/em\u003e, a framework where a given combination repeats about every 52 years (roughly a human lifetime). For clear diagrams and terminology, see the Smithsonian’s \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maya.nmai.si.edu\/calendar\/calendar-system\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiving Maya Time\u003c\/a\u003e, and a concise summary in Britannica’s \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Tzolkin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTzolkin\u003c\/a\u003e article.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision cut and hand finished for smooth rotation and crisp engraving. Standard diameters are available; custom builds up to \u003cem\u003e16 inches\u003c\/em\u003e suit classrooms, offices, and coffee tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a name, date, dedication, or logo on the back; shorter text can be engraved on the frame. See \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/personalized-wooden-puzzles-games-by-creative-crafthouse\"\u003epersonalized engraving details\u003c\/a\u003e for options and layout guidelines. Crafted in our Florida workshop for quick turnaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse cases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teach cyclic time in social studies; connect base 20 numeration and factors in math; anchor a unit on Mesoamerican civilizations; set a conversation piece in offices or public exhibits; or present as a meaningful cultural gift for history enthusiasts, educators, and students ages 10 plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features (quick scan):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive wooden model of the 260-day Maya sacred calendar - Cholq'ij.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour rotating rings: twenty day names and numbers one through thirteen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium build with deep laser engraving; smooth, durable action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalendar measures 7\" in diameter. Can be custom made up to 16 inches in diameter; protective wooden cover included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional engraving on frame or back for dedications or logos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in the USA in our Florida workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for classrooms, museums, offices, and home libraries; ages 10 plus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a game?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a teaching aid and reference display with rotating rings to demonstrate the 260-day count.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why do people say “Mayan calendar”?\u003c\/strong\u003e “Mayan” is common in searches, but “Maya” is preferred in scholarship. This model uses both terms in the copy for clarity and discoverability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does it relate to the Haab?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tzolkin (Cholq'ij) pairs with the 365-day Haab to form the Calendar Round, where a specific combination repeats about every 52 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can you engrave it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. We engrave in-house. Add a name, message, date, or logo on the back; shorter text can be added on the frame. See the \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/personalized-wooden-puzzles-games-by-creative-crafthouse\"\u003eengraving page\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple diameters are offered, with custom builds up to 16 inches for classrooms or exhibits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade in the USA and finished in our Florida workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to browse next:\u003c\/strong\u003e Looking for occasion-ready ideas? Visit our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/puzzle-and-game-gift-center\"\u003ePuzzle and Game Gift Center\u003c\/a\u003e for curated picks by interest and audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e An accurate, tactile way to teach and honor the sacred Maya count. Beautiful as a display, rigorous as a teaching aid, customizable for gifts or institutional exhibits, and handmade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Crafthouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52243261653176,"sku":"MayanChol","price":45.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1125\/5480\/files\/maya-calendar-cholqij-edition-interactive-wooden-calendar-7774822.webp?v=1762438655","url":"https:\/\/www.creativecrafthouse.com\/es\/products\/maya-calendar-cholqij-edition-interactive-wooden-calendar","provider":"Creative Crafthouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}