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Holding a spiral shape in her hands, a pre-Hispanic woman is handcrafted of ceramic in this decorative vase from Nicaragua. Arlen Estrada draws inspiration from ancient cultures as he handcrafts the vase of earth-tone ceramic. Says Estrada, "I love crafting these pieces, since they have a touch of Nicaraguan ceramics, and they show scenes of our ancestors from their daily lives."

In Mesoamerican belief, the skull is a powerful symbol, not only of death as we know it but also of the afterlife. This white ceramic flowerpot by Aldo Alvarez is an interpretation of the Aztec tzompantli, a rack where the heads of sacrificial victims were displayed as an offering to the gods. Carrying great cultural richness, the piece has a hole that allows for drainage.

In Mesoamerican belief, the skull is a significant symbol, not only of death as we know it but also of the afterlife. This black ceramic flowerpot by Aldo Alvarez is an interpretation of the Aztec tzompantli, a rack where the heads of sacrificial victims were displayed as an offering to the gods. Carrying great cultural richness, the piece has a hole that allows for drainage.

Shaped like an urn, this handcrafted ceramic vase is filled with Inca artistry. "The patterns are inspired by Andean fields, where flowers, wheat and rice are harvested," explain the Huaman Paucar Family artisans, who replicate the ancient glyphs that conveyed information on sowing.

Tlaloc, the revered Aztec deity of rain, fertility and water, is masterfully brought to life in this striking ceramic wall mask by the talented members of Mexico’s Angel Ceron Artisan Association. Handcrafted from traditional Oaxacan yellow clay and painted with care, this captivating accent depicts the mighty god crowned by an elaborate headdress in natural clay tones accented with coral red details. The dimensional mask showcases intricate geometric patterns and symbolic elements that honor ancient Mesoamerican artistry, while a convenient hanging loop on the reverse allows you to display this conversation-starting tribute to one of the most important deities in the Aztec pantheon on any wall in your home.