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Maya Cedar Wood Replica Sculpture of the Palenque Bird Man, "Maya Bird Man from Palenque"

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... more

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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 from the 8th century, the beautiful necropolis was the westernmost point in the ancient Maya empire. The original bird man was sculpted of terracotta and painted in shades of blue. It was discovered in Tomb One and is on display in the site museum.

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  • 0.82 kgs
  • 1.8 lbs
  • 31.5 cm H x 18.5 cm W x 15 cm D
  • 12.5" H x 7.25" W x 6" D

  • Cedar wood
  • Signed by the artist
  • Wood grain and color can vary slightly
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 252800
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel

Central America

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Becky

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Mar 09, 2022

“Lovely sculpture”

Got it for my husband, who is a veteran and he loves it. Magnificently crafted.

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  • Occasion: Christmas

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Mari

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Dec 04, 2020

“My husband loved it!!”

So beautifully carved--great size! This will be an heirloom We will buy from this artists again. We love Novica..

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Rafael

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Dec 30, 2019

“Master Piece on Wood”

Great sculpture!! Extremely happy with the order Mr. Chavez is a wood master. Highly recommend his job! Obra Maestra en Madera Es una escultura grandiosa!! Muy satisfecho con la orden. El se?or Chavez es un maestro del trabajo en madera. Recomiendo su trabajo con mucho entusiasmo!

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Dr. Rajesh Balkrishnan

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Apr 15, 2017

“Astonishing wood sculpture”

I own two of his crafted pieces and the details are absolutely breathtaking. A master of cultural wood carving.

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Dr. Rajesh Balkrishnan

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Feb 28, 2017

“Astonishing archeological replicas in wood”

The love and care that goes into this wooden pieces needs to be seen to be believed. The details are astonishing and the pieces family heirlooms. One of the finest NOVICA artisans.

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Nicolas Chavez Sojuel

Nicolas Chavez Sojuel Hand-carved wood sculpures

"So they took turns to sleep and if they saw soldiers approaching they'd wake me up and I'd escape through the false door we built, and run to the hills. Back then, I was only 20 years old."

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