# Andean Male Jihuaylla Meteorite Khuya 4–5cm - Shamanic Altar & Mesa River Stone

Known to the Q’ero people of Peru as a Khuya, this Male Jihuaylla Stone is a sacred Andean power stone traditionally associated with strength, protection, direction, and active transformation.

Dark in colour, dense, and naturally river-polished, these stones are gathered from a remote waterway in North-West Peru, a site known only to Q’ero-lineage shamans and keepers. Their black coloration and weighty, iron-rich feel have led many practitioners to describe them as meteorite-like, sensing an assertive, grounding presence that supports decisive action and energetic defence.

In Andean cosmology, male khuyas work alongside female stones to create balanced polarity, offering outward-facing strength, stability, and protection.

#### Product Details:

-   Sold Indvidually
-   **Stone Type:** Male Jihuaylla Khuya (personal altar / mesa stone)
-   **Polarity & Colour:** **Black to deep charcoal tones**, traditionally associated with the **masculine, active principle**
-   **Material & Feel:** Dense, iron-rich sacred river stone; cool, smooth, naturally water-polished
-   **Size:** Approx. **35–40mm**
-   **Weight:** Approx. **165g** each
-   **Origin:** **North-West Peru**, sourced through Q’ero shamanic lineage
-   **Packaging:** Supplied in a **traditional Q’ero drawstring bag**, dressed with **llama wool** as a blessing
-   **Each piece is unique:** Natural variations in shape, tone, and surface markings

#### Spiritual & Cultural Significance

**Within Q’ero tradition, male khuyas are associated with:**

-   Active protection and boundary-setting
-   Strength, direction, and resolve
-   Stabilising and reinforcing the energetic field
-   Supporting swift, decisive transformation

They are often used in mesa work, protective rites, and travel, where grounding and energetic clarity are essential. Placed on an altar or carried in the pouch, the male Jihuaylla Khuya is said to hold the line, anchoring intention and guarding the energetic space.

The river origin of these stones is central to their role—water is believed to shape not only the stone’s surface, but its memory and strength, refining raw power into focused stability.

## Details

- **Price:** 142.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** Q'ero Paqos
- **Tags:** Chumpi & Shaman Stones, Crystals, Exclusive, £12+

## Variants

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| Default Title | 142.00 GBP | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-07-03