mayan art

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.

$79

Maya Woman at the Loom Maya Cedar Wood Sculpture of a Woman Weaving

Nicolas Chavez Sojuel

(5)

$499 Wholesale

$499

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

Nicolas Chavez Sojuel

(5)

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 Mexico where a collection of pre-Columbian carvings and sculptures were found. Guatemalan artisan Nicolas Chavez Sojuel emulates the Jaina style, adding cultural details to the subject, such as an enlarged cranium, scars across the cheeks, and small bulges on the left shoulder, indicative of ancient Mayan body alterations that were popular at the time.

$434 Wholesale

$434

Dancing Rabbit Guatemala Rabbit Folk Dance Mask

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

Floral motifs adorn a smiling orange rabbit, crafted and painted by hand. By Jose Canil Ramos, this mask is used in the Dance of the Deer, which celebrates a successful hunt. The music is performed by a marimba and the different characters in the story are identified by the dancer's mask. The ears are disassembled for shipping.

With eyes closed, a man's features radiate peace. 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 personage. Modern artisans utilize the same materials and techniques as in pre-Hispanic times, achieving the red, yellow and orange colors from annatto seeds.

$79

Maya Nobleman Hand Painted Ceramic Wall Mask

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$69 Wholesale

$69

Maya Priest, Central American Ceramic Wall Mask

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$49

Maya Totem, Maya-Themed Ceramic Wall Mask Crafted in Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$109 Wholesale

$109

Mayan Goddess, Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala

Nicolas Chavez Sojuel

(5)

$544 Wholesale

$544

Maya Sun God, Jade mask

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

$255.20 Wholesale

~~$319~~ $255.20

Maya Spider Monkey, Collectible Hand-carved Wood Mask

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

$79

Yellow Squirrel, Guatemala Squirrel Folk Dance Mask

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

$79

Maya King Pacal, Jade mask

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

$255.20 Wholesale

~~$319~~ $255.20

Mayan Astronomer, Hand Painted Ceramic Mayan Sculpture from Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$119 Wholesale

$119

Maya Tzompantli, Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$107 Wholesale

$107

Maya Canoe Journey, Maya Museum Replica Green Jade Plaque and Stand

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

$139.20 Wholesale

~~$174~~ $139.20

Maya Maize God, Cotton table runner

Mayra Leticia Hernandez

(24)

$219 Wholesale

$219

Maya Lord Jaguar, Hand Made Mexican Ceramic Wild Cat Mask

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$59

Mayan Royalty, Ceramic Mask of a Mayan King from El Salvador

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Ah Puch Headdress, Handcrafted Ceramic Mask of Mayan God Ah Puch from Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$37 Wholesale

$37

Maya Glyphs, Collectible Ceramic Mask from Central America

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$99

Maya Rooster, Handcrafted Wood Mask

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

$99

Offering to the Sun, Batik Blue and White Cotton Wall Hanging of Maya Sun Priest

Rhina Rehmann

(1)

$269 Wholesale

$269

Maya Night Voyage, Handcrafted Maya Ceramic Decor Mask

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$59

Flower of the Maya, Stylized Flower Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Size: 0.1" H x 0.4" Diam.

Nicte Migliozzi

(47)

$44 Wholesale

$44

Mayan King, Hand Carved Painted Mayan Wood Wall Mask from Guatemala

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

$99

Purple Maya Jaguar, Artisan Crafted Traditional Wood Mask

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

$94 Wholesale

$94

Jade pendant necklace, 'Green Ancestral Treasure' - Faceted Green Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Green Ancestral Treasure, Faceted Green Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Length: 21.5"

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

$59

Maya Crocodile Priest, Archaeological Ceramic Wall Mask

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$59

Mayan Healing, Mayan Healing Nahual-Themed Jade Pendant Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Transcendence, Jade Necklace with Mayan Transcendence Nahual Pendant

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Loyalty, Jade Necklace with Mayan Loyalty Nahual Pendant

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Compassion, Mayan Compassion Nahual-Inspired Jade Pendant Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Renovation, Mayan Renovation Nahual-Themed Jade Pendant Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Creativity, Mayan Creativity Nahual-Themed Jade Pendant Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Unity, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Unity Nahual Motif

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Intuition, Adjustable Jade Necklace with Mayan Intuition Nahual Pendant

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Abundance, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Abundance Nahual Theme

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Transformation, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Transformation Nahual Motif

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Authority, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Authority Nahual Motif

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Balance, Jade Long Pendant Necklace with Mayan Balance Nahual Design

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Mayan Energy, Green Jade Long Necklace with Mayan Energy Nahual Pendant

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Maya Jaguar Dancer, Museum Replica Maya Jaguar Dancer Green Jade Plaque

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

$135.20 Wholesale

~~$169~~ $135.20

Jade pendant necklace, 'Mayan Courage' - Dark Green Jade Necklace with Mayan Courage Nahual Pendant

Mayan Courage, Dark Green Jade Necklace with Mayan Courage Nahual Pendant

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

~~$69~~ $55.20

Maya Lady of Weaves, Collectible Maya Ceramic Sculpture Museum Replica

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$89

Wood mask, 'Maya Jaguar' - Unique Wood Wall Art Mask

Maya Jaguar, Unique Wood Wall Art Mask

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

$99

Black Ancestral Treasure, Faceted Black Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Length: 21.5"

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

$59

Colorful Ah Puch, Ah Puch Ceramic Wall Mask Crafted in Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$39 Wholesale

$39

Yellow Maya Jaguar, Artisan Crafted Yellow Jaguar Mask

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

$89

Dark Green Ancestral Treasure, Faceted Dark Green Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Length: 21.5"

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

$59

Treasures of My Land, Reversible Silver and Apple Green Jade Maya Pendant Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

$119 Wholesale

$119

Maya Jaguar Priest, Fair Trade Central American Ceramic Mask

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$54 Wholesale

$54

God of Corn, Reversible Silver Lilac Jade Necklace with Mayan God Motif

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

$89

Maya Greatness, Handmade Ceramic Decorative Vase from Central America

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$107 Wholesale

$107

Long Count, Sculpture

Elisa Camarena

(8)

$99

Pibil Falcon, Antiqued Ceramic Bowl Maya Art

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$47 Wholesale

$47

Ceramic wall art, 'Fifth Sun in Orange' - Aztec Fifth Sun Calendar Museum Replica Ceramic Wall Art

Fifth Sun in Orange, Aztec Fifth Sun Calendar Museum Replica Ceramic Wall Art

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$89

Faith and Love, Etched Cross on Jade Pendant Artisan Crafted Necklace

Length: 14"

Jorge Lopez

(25)

$59

Jade pendant necklace, 'Dark Green Sacrifice of Love' - Jade Cross Necklace in Dark Green from Guatemala

Dark Green Sacrifice of Love, Jade Cross Necklace in Dark Green from Guatemala

Length: 18"

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

$109 Wholesale

$109

Ceramic vessel, 'Pibil Jaguar' (large) - Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Maya Art (large)

Pibil Jaguar, Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Maya Art (large)

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$69 Wholesale

$69

Ceramic vessel, 'Pibil Jaguar' (small) - Handcrafted Antiqued Ceramic Jar Maya Art

Pibil Jaguar, Handcrafted Antiqued Ceramic Jar Maya Art

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$34 Wholesale

$34

Ceramic vessel, 'Pibil Jaguar' (medium) - Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Maya Art (medium)

Pibil Jaguar, Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Maya Art (medium)

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$44 Wholesale

$44

Ceramic vessel, 'Pibil Man' (large) - Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Handcrafted Maya Art

Pibil Man, Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Handcrafted Maya Art

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$49

Ceramic vessel, 'Pibil Falcon' (medium) - Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Maya Art (medium)

Pibil Falcon, Antiqued Ceramic Vessel Maya Art (medium)

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

$49

Aztec Calendar in Grey, Ceramic plaque

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$49

Maya Shaman, Hand-Painted Folk Art Maya Shaman Ceramic Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$147 Wholesale

$147

Ceramic decorative vase, 'Maya Urn' - Hand-Painted Folk Art Maya Ceramic Decorative Vase

Maya Urn, Hand-Painted Folk Art Maya Ceramic Decorative Vase

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$119 Wholesale

$119

Men's sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Aztec Eye' - Men's Aztec Eye Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Taxco

Aztec Eye, Men's Aztec Eye Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Taxco

Length: 22"

Angel Ortiz

(64)

$97 Wholesale

$97

Jade pendant necklace, 'Green Mayan Cross' - Sterling Silver Green Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Green Mayan Cross, Sterling Silver Green Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Length: 18"

Jimenez Family

(124)

$97 Wholesale

$97

K'at Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with K'at Sign

Saqilal by Maura Parra

$84 Wholesale

$84

Place of the Moon, Guatemalan Jade Dangle Earrings

Length: 1.3" x 0.6" W

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

$109 Wholesale

$109

Aztec Calendar, Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar

Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo

(24)

$194 Wholesale

$194

Ceramic plaque, 'Honey Aztec Sun Stone' - Hand Crafted Archaeological Ceramic Calendar

Honey Aztec Sun Stone, Hand Crafted Archaeological Ceramic Calendar

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$79

Glass beaded wrap bracelet, 'Mayan Monolith' - Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet in Turquoise from Guatemala

Mayan Monolith, Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet in Turquoise from Guatemala

Size: 21.5" L x 0.3" W

Cristobal Ramirez

(336)

$49

Mayan Architecture, Aventurine Beaded Wrap Bracelet in Peach from Guatemala

Size: 21.5" L x 0.3" W

Cristobal Ramirez

(336)

$54 Wholesale

$54

Jade cocktail ring, 'Truth and Life in Black' - Handmade Black Jade Men's Ring from Guatemala

Truth and Life in Black, Handmade Black Jade Men's Ring from Guatemala

US Ring Size: 7,8,9,10,11,12

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

$174 Wholesale

$174

Aztec Calendar in Tan, Archaeological Ceramic SunStone from Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)