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Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask, "Maya Tzompantli"
Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association create an original mask that blends elements of both Maya and Aztec art and culture. The face depicts the Sun Jaguar of the underworld seen in an incense burner from the Classic Maya site of Palenque. The mouth makes reference to Chac, the Maya rain god. Covered with skulls, the headdress is an interpretation of the Aztec tzompantli, a rack where the heads of sacrificial victims were displayed as an offering to the gods.
- 2.64 kgs
- 5.8 lbs
- 53 cm H x 17.5 cm W x 11 cm D
- 20.75" H x 7" W x 4.3" D
- Ceramic
- Signed by the artist
- Intended as wall decor
- May present subtle cracks
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Features an aged antique finish
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Rachel
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03/01/2022
"Fantastic Mask"
I absolutely love the pieces from this artisan group and this mask in particular is wonderfully detailed.
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Maya Tzompantli, Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask
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Cindia
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02/09/2021
"Great addition to my Memento Mori collection!"
Life is fleeting so enjoy it while you can. What better reminder then this richly realized evocation of a past great civilization! A substantial art piece. Thank you, Novica!
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Maya Tzompantli, Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask
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Carol
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05/27/2022
"Perfect and Precious"
The Colima Hound is so cute and it was going to be a gift, but I have decided to keep it. Excellent craftsmanship and a great addition to my Mexican decor. Thank you Angel Caron, continue with your excellent work.
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Oscar
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05/10/2022
"Cool Skull"
Tlaloc is one of my favorite gods, so having a skull with a Tlaloc motif is greatly appreciated. Looks cool in my room, when the light catches the skull it does look like the image on the description.
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- Decoration
- Collection
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Aztec God of Rain, Tlaloc Aztec Rain God Ceramic Skull Sculpture
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Rachel
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03/01/2022
"Whimsical Piece"
Bought this fabulous bat deity for a friend, who had a bat visitor in her home. She absolutely loved it!
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Zapotec Bat Deity Urn, Collectible Zapotec Ceramic Statuette Museum Replica
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Friend
- Occasion: 'just because'
Pamela
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02/25/2022
"I have 7 of the Ceron dolls"
absolutely a work of art
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