Maya Crafts
Ceramic plaque, \'Maya Ruler and His Wife II\'
Seen in silhouette, the mighty Maya ruler \"Shield Jaguar\" receives his war helmet from his wife, Xok. The plumed helmet is shaped like the fierce face of the jaguar. Angel Cer�n recreates an archeological piece from Yaxchil�n, a classic Maya site deep in the jungle.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ceramic mask, \'Maya Lord Jaguar\'
Angel Cer�n recreates a royal Maya mask adorned with an impressive headdress. Cer�n crafts the mask by hand from ceramic featuring a fearsome jaguar, or balam. A valiant Maya warrior and a feathered serpent complete the regal headdress.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ceramic mask, \'Maya Jaguar Priest\'
Georgina Cabrera revisits Mexico\'s pre-Hispanic past with this vivid ceramic mask. Crafted by hand, the mask personifies a Maya priest. According to Maya society, priests were highly regarded and believed to exert divine influence.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ceramic vessel, \'Maya Profiles\'
Maya personages are portrayed in profile, their strong features interspersed with numerical symbols. Adorning a three-legged ceramic vessel, they figure in hieroglyphic inscriptions.
Merchant: NOVICA
Sun, \'Maya Sun II\'
A shining sun smiles in the realm of Maya mysticism, its rays brightening corn cobs guarded by four animal deities. Chaac Mol adorns the sun\'s face as Georgina A. Tagle casts its image in the ceramic traditions of her native Otumba.
Merchant: NOVICA
Bracelet, \'Maya Vogue\'
Designer Maria Belen Nilson recreates the graceful fashions of yore with a spectacular bracelet. Cast of sterling silver, the bracelet features Maya glyphs that once adorned women\'s jewelries. .925 rating silver.
Merchant: NOVICA