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Ancient legacy meets vibrant artistry in this striking ceramic sculpture where bold greens, rich golds and earthy browns recreate the majestic presence of traditional Mayan ceremonial urns. The deliberately weathered antique patina tells stories of forgotten rituals while honoring cultural heritage, each meticulous detail faithfully rendered by the skilled hands of the members of the Angel Ceron Artisan Association in Mexico. This handcrafted masterpiece transforms ordinary spaces with its powerful silhouette and historical resonance, bringing authentic Mesoamerican artistic tradition directly into your home.

Replicating the decorations on Maya funeral urns, Rhina Rehmann designs a wall hanging of admirable batik artistry. Sitting sideways, a man wearing an ornate headdress and golden accessories introduces his hands into a hole believed to connect him with the external world. The wall hanging is sewn of cotton dyed with natural indigo and is accentuated with liquid gold leaf details. Features a slit for rod insertion (not included).

Palenque is the name of an ancient Mayan city-state in Mexico, where a famous tomb resides within the confines of a pyramid. This cotton wall hanging recreates the images and characters depicted on the surface of that tomb, portraying the great leader Pakal, surrounded by Mayan religious motifs. El Salvador's Rhina Rehmann designs the wall hanging, achieving the motifs using the batik method, where a wax resist is applied to the cotton fabric before submerging it in a vat of Prussian blue dye, with gold-colored accents added afterward by hand.

A man in a heavy collar and ornate earplugs wears a graceful headdress made from leaves of corn. In his hands, he holds a bowl of fresh golden maize as an offering of gratitude to the gods. Skilled members of the Angel Ceron Artisan Association create an image in handcrafted ceramic to honor Mexico's pre-Hispanic civilizations. The headdress is similar to that of a Classic Maya sculpture from Copan that can be seen in the Peabody Museum. Their concept may be inspired by a Maya maize God image from the same archaeological site, now on display in the British Museum. However the artisans give the deity the look of an aged man.

Elias Garcia links two open hearts to represent love. Diminutive worry dolls in handwoven apparel stand shoulder to shoulder on a cheerful and unique double wreath; they are crafted by his sister of the Lopez Garcia family. Centering the hearts, a wooden plaque reads "Blessed." This charming design hangs from a golden cord.

According to Maya legend, the sun god gave princess Ixmucane the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucane's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. Many people whisper to the dolls, then place them under their pillows at night, hoping that the doll will provide a solution as they sleep.

Diminutive worry dolls in handwoven apparel stand shoulder to shoulder on a cheerful and unique wreath. Elias Garcia links two circles to suggest the solidarity of different families, communities and cultures. The dolls are crafted by his sister of the Lopez Garcia family. Centered by a wooden plaque reading "Friends Forever," this charming design hangs from a golden cord.

According to Maya legend, the sun god gave princess Ixmucane the gift of solving people's problems. With time, people started making dolls in Ixmucane's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. Many people whisper to the dolls, then place them under their pillows at night, hoping that the doll will provide a solution as they sleep.

Woven of cotton on a traditional foot pedal loom, this golden-hued single hammock is the pride of designer Estuardo Cofino in Guatemala. The sturdy and comfortable fabric hammock features crocheted details and tassels that trim both sides. With sturdy golden ropes and galvanized S-hooks, the hammock is ready to become your favorite lounging spot.