sculpture of hands (17 items)
Mayan Midwife
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Mayan Woman from Guatemala
Mayan Midwife, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Mayan Woman from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Guatemalan artisan Nicolas Chavez Sojuel designs a sculpture to depict a Mayan midwife standing atop a base, carving it by hand of cedar wood. Small details, such as the decorations on her clothing... read more$641.99CADArtist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Mayan Astronomer
Hand Painted Ceramic Mayan Sculpture from Mexico
Mayan Astronomer, Hand Painted Ceramic Mayan Sculpture from Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
For ancient Mayan cultures, astronomy was an extremely important facet of everyday life, integrated with both the writing and numeral systems present at the time, resulting in some of the most... read more$171.99CADArtist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Mayan Noblewoman
Mayan Jaina-Style Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Guatemala
Mayan Noblewoman, Mayan Jaina-Style Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
A Mayan noblewoman sits atop a base in this sculpture from Guatemala, hand-carved of cedar wood in the style of traditional Jaina-style sculptures. Jaina refers to a small island off the coast of... read more$586.99CADArtist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Balam
Hand-carved Maya Jaguar Wood Sculpture
Balam, Hand-carved Maya Jaguar Wood Sculpture
Jose Canil Ramos
Sitting patiently with a wide-eyed expression on its face, this balam (jaguar) sculpture is created by Jose Canil to honor his ancestors. "Jaguars were regarded as sacred, a deity, by our Maya... read more$184.99CADArtist: Jose Canil Ramos
Mayan Goddess
Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Mayan Goddess, Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Wearing only a belt, necklace, and bracelets, this Mayan goddess is realized with striking detail in cedar wood. Nicolas Chavez Sojuel explores Guatemala's Mayan roots, working with local artisans to... read more$736.99CADArtist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Mayan Woman
Ceramic Figure of Woman in Huipil and jewellery from Mexico
Mayan Woman, Ceramic Figure of Woman in Huipil and jewellery from Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
This completely handmade piece is patterned after an archeological find at Jaina, Campeche in the Yucatan. She is a Mayan woman wearing a traditional huipil and holding a wide-brimmed hat and a... read more$93.99CADArtist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Maya Governor of Uaxactun
Original Signed Ceramic Sculpture of Antique Maya Governor
Maya Governor of Uaxactun, Original Signed Ceramic Sculpture of Antique Maya Governor
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association create this original sculpture, their vision of how a governor from Uaxactun (Guatemala) would look like. The artisans are inspired by recent findings... read more$177.99CADArtist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Offering of Maize
Mexico Archaeology Terracotta Corn God Sculpture
Offering of Maize, Mexico Archaeology Terracotta Corn God Sculpture
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
A man in a heavy collar and ornate earplugs wears a graceful headdress made from leaves of corn. In his hands, he holds a bowl of fresh golden maize as an offering of gratitude to the gods. Skilled... read more$82.99CADArtist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Devoted Midwife
Handcrafted Cedar Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Devoted Midwife, Handcrafted Cedar Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
A Mayan midwife is realized in cedar atop a pinewood base. Guatemalan artist Nicolas Chavez Sojuel hand-carves this sculpture, detailing the midwife's elaborate jewelry and headdress. She sits with... read more$488.99CADArtist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Maya Bird Man from Palenque
Maya Cedar Wood Replica Sculpture of the Palenque Bird Man
Maya Bird Man from Palenque, Maya Cedar Wood Replica Sculpture of the Palenque Bird Man
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Seated with legs crossed, a Maya bird man gestures with his hands as he speaks. Nicolas Chavez Sojuel works in fragrant cedar wood to depict an image from the archaeological site of Palenque. Dating... read more$747.99CADArtist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Prehispanic History
Hand Painted Ceramic Mayan Mask from Mexico
Prehispanic History, Hand Painted Ceramic Mayan Mask from Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
A face rests below a towering array of Mayan cultural symbols in this mask, made from ceramic and painted by hand. Included are famous characters such as Balám the jaguar, as well as Mayan gods... read more$246.99CADArtist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Orange Maya Deer
Handcrafted Wood Animal Mask Wall Sculpture
Orange Maya Deer, Handcrafted Wood Animal Mask Wall Sculpture
Jose Canil Ramos
"The stories that my grandfather used to tell me inspired me to create this sculpture," explains Guatemalan carver Jose Canil Ramos. "To the Maya people, the deer is the most... read more$136.99CADArtist: Jose Canil Ramos
Mictlantecuhtli
Handcrafted Lord of the Dead Sculpture
Mictlantecuhtli, Handcrafted Lord of the Dead Sculpture
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
The Angel Ceron Artisan Association in Mexico presents the Aztec lord of the dead, Mictlantecuhtli. The statuette is crafted by hand from terracotta with a natural finish. Mictlantecuhtli, once... read more$150.99CADArtist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Mayan Porter
Handmade Jade Plaque of a Mayan Porter from Guatemala
Mayan Porter, Handmade Jade Plaque of a Mayan Porter from Guatemala
Ruben and Gilda Perez
Displayed atop a rectangular base, this archaeologically-inspired plaque is created by Ruben and Gilda Perez in Guatemala. They work with natural dark green jade, which they etch by hand with the... read more$395.99CAD$316.58CADArtist: Ruben and Gilda Perez
Grey Jaguar God
Hand-Painted Lacquered Papier Mache Mexican Jaguar Mask
Grey Jaguar God, Hand-Painted Lacquered Papier Mache Mexican Jaguar Mask
Morneo
Capture the essence of Mesoamerican legacy with this mesmerizing wall mask paying homage to the revered jaguar god, an emblem central to the heart of significant ancient civilizations. Meticulously... read more$1,108.99CADArtist: Morneo
Yellow Maya Jaguar
Artisan Crafted Yellow Jaguar Mask
Yellow Maya Jaguar, Artisan Crafted Yellow Jaguar Mask
Jose Canil Ramos
"I like making jaguar heads because they remind me of my Maya ancestors. To them the jaguars protected the fields and mountains. They regarded the jaguar as a deity that they honored at the... read more$122.99CADArtist: Jose Canil Ramos
Pibil Man
Handcrafted Ceramic Jar with Antiqued Finish
Pibil Man, Handcrafted Ceramic Jar with Antiqued Finish
Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza
Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza celebrates the art of the ancient Maya with the original design of this ceramic jar. Decorated with the sculpted face of a Pibil man on the lid and human glyphs on the body, the... read more$54.99CADArtist: Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza