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Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Maya Art (medium), "Pibil Jaguar"

Product ID: 216846

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza celebrates the art of the ancient Maya with the original design of this ceramic vessel. Decorated with a jaguar's head on the... more

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Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza celebrates the art of the ancient Maya with the original design of this ceramic vessel. Decorated with a jaguar's head on the lid and classic glyphs on the body, the vessel is crafted by hand with the same ceramic techniques developed by the Maya Pibil people. Little is known about them, other than that the Pibil were a warrior and migrant community that came to El Salvador from Mexico. This vessel is treated to achieve an antiqued look, featuring red and orange hues obtained from achiote seeds.

  • 0.65 kgs
  • 1.4 lbs
  • 20 cm H x 11.2 cm Diam.
  • 7.75" H x 4.4" Diam.

  • Ceramic
  • For decorative use only
  • Not watertight
  • Made in El Salvador
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 216846
Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza
Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

Central America

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bdocala

From Ocala, FL

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Jun 23, 2016

“Catches the eye”

I like both the sculpting and the paintings on this vessel. I have many items from Central and South America; this is an excellent addition. I enhanced the display by placing it in front of a mirror, allowing a panoramic view.

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Huland

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Jun 16, 2016

“Jaguar pot lid.”

I have several Jaguar ceramic pieces in my collection, and this one fits right in.

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Lanette

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Apr 28, 2017

“I love your artwork!”

Ever since I got to visit Mayan ruins in the early 1980s, I have admired Mayan art. The piece I bought is very beautiful, and I prize it. I very much enjoyed reading about the artist.

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Bryan

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Jan 18, 2025

“Love this Mayan Jar”

I use the jar to burn palo santo and sage and I just love it. I did not see anything in Mexico that looked more authentic mayan than this jar.

Purchased Item Pibil Jaguar, Handcrafted Antiqued Ceramic Jar Maya Art

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Donna

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Nov 20, 2024

“A piece of Art”

This is my second piece from Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza who is a true artist and craftsman. Arrived very securely packaged. You wont regret purchashing from him!

Decorative Guatemalan pottery
Purchased Item Maya Divinity, Archaeological Ceramic Bowl Centerpiece from Central America

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Holly

From New Port Richey, Fl, USA

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Aug 27, 2024

“Superb Quality”

I am so happy with this purchase that I just ordered Mayan Sacrifice to go with it.

Purchased Item Mayan Royalty, Ceramic Mask of a Mayan King from El Salvador

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"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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