Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-9890 Hand painted by Costa Rican

Hand painted by Costa Rican artisans Lidia and Joaquin

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rain tree wood & nylon cords

an eagle and two suns underscore the divine theme of this mask

Rosalia Tarigan of Java designs these hoop earrings

Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-9890 Hand painted by Costa RicanArtisans from the Angel Cern 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