Life and Death in Teotihuacan Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10265 this stunning suar wood relief

this stunning suar wood relief panel is meticulously carved by hand

He makes their beaks from sodalite and the feet of nickel plated brass

Titled 'Incaycas' in Spanish

Clay & lead-free glaze

Expressing Africa's rich mask traditions

Life and Death in Teotihuacan Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10265 this stunning suar wood reliefA skull opens to reveal a living face in this intriguing mask from Mexico. 'Part represents life, part represents death. This exemplifies the ancient Mesoamerican concept of duality,' artisans from the Angel Cern Artisan Association explain. Day and night, hot and cold, dark and light this thought was present in almost all philosophical and religious ideas, extending as far south as the Andes. materials: Ceramic Signed by the artist May present subtle