hand wood sculpture (9 items)
Balam
Hand-carved Maya Jaguar Wood Sculpture
Balam, Hand-carved Maya Jaguar Wood Sculpture
Jose Canil Ramos
Sitting patiently with a wide-eyed expression on its face, this balam (jaguar) sculpture is created by Jose Canil to honor his ancestors. "Jaguars were regarded as sacred, a deity, by our Maya... read more$134.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Mayan Midwife
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Mayan Woman from Guatemala
Mayan Midwife, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Mayan Woman from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
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... read more$469.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Mayan Goddess
Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Mayan Goddess, Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Wearing only a belt, necklace, and bracelets, this Mayan goddess is realized with striking detail in cedar wood. Nicolas Chavez Sojuel explores Guatemala's Mayan roots, working with local artisans to... read more$539.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Mayan Noblewoman
Mayan Jaina-Style Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Guatemala
Mayan Noblewoman, Mayan Jaina-Style Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
A Mayan noblewoman sits atop a base in this sculpture from Guatemala, hand-carved of cedar wood in the style of traditional Jaina-style sculptures. Jaina refers to a small island off the coast of... read more$429.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Maya Bird Man from Palenque
Maya Cedar Wood Replica Sculpture of the Palenque Bird Man
Maya Bird Man from Palenque, Maya Cedar Wood Replica Sculpture of the Palenque Bird Man
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
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... read more$547.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Maya Lord Jaguar
Hand Made Mexican Ceramic Wild Cat Mask
Maya Lord Jaguar, Hand Made Mexican Ceramic Wild Cat Mask
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association recreate a royal Maya mask adorned with an impressive headdress. The artisans craft the mask by hand from ceramic featuring a fearsome jaguar, or... read more$59.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Devoted Midwife
Handcrafted Cedar Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Devoted Midwife, Handcrafted Cedar Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
A Mayan midwife is realized in cedar atop a pinewood base. Guatemalan artist Nicolas Chavez Sojuel hand-carves this sculpture, detailing the midwife's elaborate jewelry and headdress. She sits with... read more$359.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Orange Maya Deer
Handcrafted Wood Animal Mask Wall Sculpture
Orange Maya Deer, Handcrafted Wood Animal Mask Wall Sculpture
Jose Canil Ramos
"The stories that my grandfather used to tell me inspired me to create this sculpture," explains Guatemalan carver Jose Canil Ramos. "To the Maya people, the deer is the most... read more$99.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Yellow Maya Jaguar
Artisan Crafted Yellow Jaguar Mask
Yellow Maya Jaguar, Artisan Crafted Yellow Jaguar Mask
Jose Canil Ramos
"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 that they honored at the... read more$89.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos