Ceramic vessels, 'Maya Jaguars' (pair)

Snarling jaguars stare boldly at the viewer, planting their feet in a defiant stance. The beloved trigrillo (little tiger) of Yucat�n was venerated by the ancient Maya. Angel Cer�n sculpts the ocelots in terracotta, faithfully replicating a Toltec-style vessel found in the archeological site at Chich�n Itz�. The original piece was carved of basalt and adorned with jade and obsidian.