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Collectible Ceramic Mask from Central America, "Maya Glyphs"

Name: Collectible Ceramic Mask from Central America, 'Maya Glyphs'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 179114
Price: 89.57 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.98 (57 reviews)

Product ID: 179114

by Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza (57)

With eyes closed, a man seems to sleep peacefully. Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza works in ceramic to create a replica of the funeral masks used by the ancient... more

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With eyes closed, a man seems to sleep peacefully. Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza works in ceramic to create a replica of the funeral masks used by the ancient Maya. Hieroglyphs painted by hand tell the story of the fallen personage, usually with numbers to indicate dates. Modern artisans utilize the same materials and techniques as in pre-Hispanic times, achieving the red, yellow and orange colors from annatto seeds.

1.01 kgs
2.2 lbs

28 cm H x 25 cm W x 8 cm D
11" H x 9.75" W x 3.2" D

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Ceramic
Made in El Salvador
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 179114

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Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

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Bill

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Feb 19, 2020

“perhaps the best of the Mayan masks”

This is perhaps the best of the Mayan masks of this type. Its a great size. The figure almost looks like he is sleeping. Im very happy to have it.

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Cheryl

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Mar 09, 2022

“This is so beautiful”

It is one of my favorite masks

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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.

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Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza Ceramic masks and replicas

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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."

"I was born in San Salvador in 1964, and grew up in a neighborhood in the south of the city, near the zoo. My childhood was happy – it was a... read more