Name: Ceramic mask, Maya Tzompantli
SKU: 243712

Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

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.

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Colorful Ah Puch Ah Puch Ceramic Wall Mask Crafted in Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

Depicted with a blue face and a majestic, colorful headdress, the face of the Mayan god of death, Ah Puch is depicted in this archaeologically-inspired mask from Mexico. The Angel Ceron Artisan Association presents this mask, which is handcrafted from ceramic by local artisans.

$39.99 Wholesale

$39.99
Prehispanic History Hand Painted Ceramic Mayan Mask from Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

A face rests below a towering array of Mayan cultural symbols in this mask, made from ceramic and painted by hand. Included are famous characters such as Balám the jaguar, as well as Mayan gods Quetzalcoátl, Kukulkan, and Chaac. Famous Mayan structures are also depicted, such as the Chac Mool statue, believed to link the mortal and immortal worlds, and the grand pyramid known as El Castillo of Chichen Itza, one of the largest Mayan pyramids ever discovered. Designed by artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association, this mask is full of history and character, bringing a touch of pre-Hispanic culture to any home.

$189.99 Wholesale

$189.99
Mayan Tata Cultural Ceramic Wall Mask Crafted in El Salvador

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

Serving as spiritual leaders as well as porters, tatas were an important part of ancient Mayan culture. El Salvador's Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza creates this Mayan tata mask, which is handcrafted from ceramic and painted by hand with natural brown and red pigments derived from the achiote plant. The tata wears face paint, a spotted headdress, and round earrings. A nylon cord on the back allows this mask to be hung on a wall.

$23.99 Wholesale

$23.99
Maya Priest Central American Ceramic Wall Mask

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

A hen crowns a Maya priest in the style of the ancient civilization. The icons make reference to the Chachaac, a ritual of offerings to invoke the rains. By Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza, this dramatic mask depicts an ancient Maya priest. Modern artisans utilize the same materials and techniques as in pre-Hispanic times, achieving the red, yellow and orange colors from annatto seeds.

$54.99 Wholesale

$54.99
Maya Jaguar Priest Fair Trade Central American Ceramic Mask

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

A cat headdress pays tribute to Chaak Balam, the "Grand Jaguar" of the ancient Maya pantheon and a symbol of power. By Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza, this dramatic mask depicts an ancient Maya of noble standing, perhaps a priest or king. Modern artisans utilize the same materials and techniques as in pre-Hispanic times, achieving the red, yellow and orange colors from annatto seeds.

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
Maya Night Voyage Handcrafted Maya Ceramic Decor Mask

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

Hieroglyphs color the blackened visage of a sleeping man, suggesting midnight's darkness. Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza works in ceramic to create a replica of the funeral masks used by the ancient Maya. Modern artisans utilize the same materials and techniques as in pre-Hispanic times to create this poignant portrait.

$77.99 Wholesale

$77.99
Maya Crocodile Priest Archaeological Ceramic Wall Mask

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

By Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza, this dramatic mask depicts an ancient Maya of noble standing. He wears earrings and a headdress crowned by a spotted crocodile; glyphs adorn his forehead and cheeks. Modern artisans utilize the same materials and techniques as in pre-Hispanic times, achieving the red, yellow and orange colors from annatto seeds.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Maya Glyphs Collectible Ceramic Mask from Central America

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

With eyes closed, a man seems to sleep peacefully. Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza works in ceramic to create a replica of the funeral masks used by the ancient Maya. Hieroglyphs painted by hand tell the story of the fallen personage, usually with numbers to indicate dates. Modern artisans utilize the same materials and techniques as in pre-Hispanic times, achieving the red, yellow and orange colors from annatto seeds.

$137.99 Wholesale

$137.99
Mictlantecuhtli Handcrafted Guardian of the Dead Ceramic Mask Wall Art

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

Mictlantecuhtli, lord of the dead, stares out from his multiple skulls in this ceramic mask handcrafted by the Angel Ceron Artisan Association of Mexico. Mictlantecuhtli's main face is half skull and half man, with a serpent slithering down the side of his face. A multitude of smaller skulls complete the mask. The mask's details are hand painted in a myriad of earthy colors. A small loop at the top of the mask allows for it to easily be hung on a wall.

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99
Mictlantecuhtli Handcrafted Lord of the Dead Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

The Angel Ceron Artisan Association in Mexico presents the Aztec lord of the dead, Mictlantecuhtli. The statuette is crafted by hand from terracotta with a natural finish. Mictlantecuhtli, once worshiped throughout Mesoamerica, is often depicted as covered with bones or wearing a skull mask.

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99

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