Collectible Museum Replica Ceramic Sculpture (Medium), "Eagle Warrior"

Angel Cerón comes from a family with generations of artisan experience. He learned the family ceramic techniques from his father, Antonio Cerón Orta, a renowned artisan. Angel began a long study of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures and learned the Nahuatl language spoken in ancient Mesoamerica.

"Now that I'm retired, I can dedicate my time to my great passion – representing my pre-Hispanic cultural heritage," Cerón says.

"I've been working hand-in-hand with Novica since 2003. It was my nephew, Eduardo Escamilla, who suggested I work with you and I found the project to be spectacular.

"As you may know, I'm an engineer by profession but I feel an overwhelming passion for our pre-Hispanic cultures. This is what led me to create my own representations of the deities from our past.

"This has been a process in which, together with my family, we've continuously perfected our designs and this is also because I love perfection.

"Through Novica, I was able to become more independent and offer work to more families who assist me. Together with my nephew Eduardo, I've increased the number of designs so that our catalog shows a wide range of sculptures.

"One of the most significant challenges I've had to face was my battle with cancer. Unfortunately, it's come back even more intensely but every member of my family has always been with me. Sadly, my cancer is terminal now and my family is always by my side.

"Today, my health prevents me from looking after each detail of my work, as I always used to. But the artisans who assist me in the workshop are some of the finest talents in Mexico."