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Mayan Essence in Red Mayan-Themed Recycled Wood Dangle Earrings in Red

Length: 1.9" x 0.9" W x 0.1" D

Julio Molina

(2)

Working with recycled palo blanco and trumpet tree wood, Guatemalan artisan Julio Molina creates a pair of dangle earrings that make an ecological statement. Two red squares are crafted from the wood, featuring the cutout image of a Mayan warrior. These earrings swing from hooks of sterling silver. Says the artisan, "I being able to create these earrings. They are totally unique. I believe that with these pieces we can be conscious of the great cutting of trees that is affecting our ecosystem."

$34 Wholesale

$34
Royal Maya Jaguar Guatemala Artisan Carved and Painted Pinewood Jaguar Mask

Manuel Delfino

(32)

For the ancient Maya, the jaguar represented the sacred day Ix. Its strength and vigor, its feline energy and protective feminine energy symbolized woman and the Maya altar. By Manuel Delfino, this colorful mask is carved and painted by hand.

$37 Wholesale

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Crimson Empress Maya-Inspired Red Agate Dangle Earrings with Gold Accents

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

Classic details from Mexico's pre-Hispanic history invite you to relive the glory of the ancient Empire. Alejandra Gallardo unites wood, 24k gold-plated brass accents and agate gems in these dangle earrings, hand-painted with stunning crimson details. Silk tassels dance at the bottom, evoking an aura of majesty.

$29 Wholesale

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Maya Spider Monkey Collectible Hand-carved Wood Mask

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

Sticking its tongue out while smiling, this mask captures the daring, mischievous nature of spider monkeys. Jose Canil carves the mask of pinewood inspired by the Maya legend that tells of the second destruction of humanity. Accordingly, the so-called wood men and tzité women who survived were transformed into spider monkeys. To the ancient Maya, these monkeys are the patrons of dancers, musicians and artists. The mask's face preserves the wood's natural grain and is designed to hang by an agave rope.

$79 Wholesale

$79
Maya Bird Man from Palenque Maya Cedar Wood Replica Sculpture of the Palenque Bird Man

Nicolas Chavez Sojuel

(5)

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.

The headdress is detachable for shipping.

$549 Wholesale

$549
Maya Canoe Journey Maya Museum Replica Green Jade Plaque and Stand

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

Perpetuating the legacy of the ancient Maya, Ruben and Gilda Perez depicts a canoe journey on a slab of dark green jade. Deities paddle the boat that carries the maize god, a spider monkey, dog, parrot and iguana with human attributes. The original image is etched into bone discovered at burial 166 in Tikal, and is on there display at the Morley Museum.

The Guatemalan artisans display the plaque on a black pinewood base.

$139.20 Wholesale

~~$174~~ $139.20
Maya King Pacal Jade mask

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

Ancient Maya craftspeople were masters at the delicate art of relief sculptures in stucco. Ruben and Gilda Perez utilize the material to create a beautiful mask with jade inlay. Faithfully reproducing an archaeological piece from Palenque, they depict the ruler Pacal, whose name means "Shield Jaguar." The king is buried beneath the Temple of the Inscriptions, and this jade mask is a part of the many offerings found there. The Guatemalan artisans present the mask on a brass and pinewood display stand, and it can also be displayed on the wall.

$255.20 Wholesale

~~$319~~ $255.20
Beautiful Plumage Hand-Painted Cedarwood Key Holder with Quetzal Bird Portrait

Hugo Pichiya

(1)

As majestic as the ancient Maya depicted it, the quetzal bird poses for this hand-painted oil portrait—transformed into a key holder by artisan Hugo Pichiya. Merging art with convenience, the Guatemalan artisan creates the piece from cedarwood, which enriches the natural beauty of the impressionist details that compose the bird's image. Three stainless steel hooks allow practicality, while a hanger completes the piece.

$77 Wholesale

$77
Maya Jaguar Dancer Museum Replica Maya Jaguar Dancer Green Jade Plaque

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

Wearing the skin of a jaguar, a young man dances to the sound of an unseen drum as he imitates the movements of the lithe jungle cat. Ruben and Gilda Perez depicts an image from a vase discovered at Altar de Sacrificios, an ancient Maya site locate upriver from Yaxchilan. An offering in Burial 96, the original polychrome vase is crafted of terracotta and on display at Guatemala's Museum of Anthropology and History.

The Guatemalan artisans etch the intricate motifs into natural jade and display the plaque on a black pinewood base.

$135.20 Wholesale

~~$169~~ $135.20
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Maya Sun God Jade mask

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

Ancient Maya craftspeople were masters at the delicate art of relief sculptures in stucco. Ruben and Gilda Perez utilize the material to create a beautiful mask with jade inlay. Faithfully reproducing an archaeological piece from Palenque, they depict the sun god, an image buried in the tomb of Pacal, or "Shield Jaguar." The king is interred beneath the Temple of the Inscriptions, and this jade mask is a one of the many offerings found there. The Guatemalan artisans present the mask on a brass and pinewood display stand, and it can also be displayed on the wall.

$255.20 Wholesale

~~$319~~ $255.20
Maya Woman at the Loom Maya Cedar Wood Sculpture of a Woman Weaving

Nicolas Chavez Sojuel

(5)

A Maya woman sits with legs crossed as she works on a backstrap loom. Rocking back and forth she controls the tension as she creates an expanse of cloth. "This movement represented the human heartbeat, thus weaving was a sacred act for the ancient Maya, and weavers were considered the 'mothers of creation,'" Nicolas Chavez Sojuel explains. He works in fragrant cedar wood to depict his subject as realistically as did the pre-Hispanic ceramists of Jaina Island more than a thousand years ago in their "Female Figure with Loom." Deftly carving intricate details with superb realism, the Guatemalan artisan dresses the woman in a necklace of pinewood beads.

$499 Wholesale

$499
Mayan Midwife Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Mayan Woman from Guatemala

Nicolas Chavez Sojuel

(5)

Guatemalan artisan Nicolas Chavez Sojuel designs a sculpture to depict a Mayan midwife standing atop a base, carving it by hand of cedar wood. Small details, such as the decorations on her clothing, the jewelry she wears, and her elaborate headdress are realized with a keen eye. In ancient Mayan society, Mayan noblewomen and midwives often wore decorative headdresses in order to accommodate enlarged craniums due to body alteration practices.

$469 Wholesale

$469
Wise Maya, Pinewood Pendant Necklace with Mayan Motifs from Guatemala

Length: 13.5"

Iliana Hernandez

(18)

$23 Wholesale

$23
Dresden Codex, Pinewood Decorative Box with Pyrography Mayan Motif

Julio Molina

(2)

$129 Wholesale

$129
Mayan Noblewoman, Mayan Jaina-Style Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Guatemala

Nicolas Chavez Sojuel

(5)

$434 Wholesale

$434

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Ernestina Asante

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Although carving has long been regarded as the preserve of men, Ernestina has been able to make her own mark on the industry, carving her own masks and djembe drums.

Through her sales with NOVICA, Ernestina has grown as an entrepreneur, expanding her business and taking on apprentices. She even persuaded her husband who was a taxi driver to quit his job and join NOVICA as a carver.

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