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Delivery EstimateMaya warriors evoke admiration in this stunning vase replica from Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza. The imagery replicates those found in ancient temples, and they are painted by hand with admirable precision. The terracotta ceramic vase is crafted by hand with techniques developed by the Maya over a thousand years ago, including the preparation of achiote seeds for the background color.
- 0.44 kgs
- 1.0 lbs
- 16.5 cm H x 9 cm Diam.
- 6.5" H x 3.5" Diam.
- Ceramic
- Not watertight
- For decorative use only
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in El Salvador.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
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Write a review"We don't only craft objects that are pretty. They are linked to the history of our country and the ancient Maya culture, one of the most important in the history of humanity."
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