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"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 who they honored at the beginning of a harvest," says Jose Canil Ramos. According to Maya cosmogony, the jaguar is represented by the Ix day of the Maya calendar. It symbolizes strength and vigor, as well as feminine and feline energies. Canil carves the sculpture by hand from pinewood and paints it with extraordinary artistry. Before finishing the piece he applies a mixture of soot and water to achieve an antique and weathered illusion.
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We purchased three of these magnificently carved masks from the same artist. They are in a hallway as an introduction to our Guatemala room. I was a volunteer in Guatemala for two years, teaching English. I love the indigenous cultures there and these masks are a fine representation of indigenous art.
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I ordered an angel carved by Jose Canil Ramos previous time ordering this and I knew what a great job he does! This did not disappoint. Fantastic
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Photos dont do this jaguar justice. Very, very nicely done!
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Another beautiful carving from a highly skilled artist. Thank you !!
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We have several wood sculptures of Saints that we have bought while visiting Antigua, Guatemala. We are 100% pleased with this purchase and we appreciate the work of the artist.
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The three wood statues are made by this brilliant artist. Every piece is a story. The colors and every detail is so artfully crafted. I will continue to buy from him. I love his work.
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