A Kuru pendant represents a Martian's most intimate connection with his or her heritage. When a young Martian passes a rite of passage known as the Journey of Souls, a Martian elder awards them a Kuru pendant. The pendant maintains the genealogical memory of all who came before, and the recipient telepathically interacts with the medallion in order to develop a greater understanding of Martian lore and culture. Currently there are only two known Kuru pendants in existence. J'onn J'onzz owns one, and another recently surfaced at a S.T.A.R. Labs facility in Arizona.