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Black Ceramic Planter with Skull Design, "Tzompantli"

Product ID: 412524

In Mesoamerican belief, the skull is an very important symbol, not only of death as we know it, but also the afterlife. This black ceramic flowerpot... more

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In Mesoamerican belief, the skull is an very important symbol, not only of death as we know it, but also 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. One can be seen in the Templo Mayor museum in Mexico City.

  • 3.44 kgs
  • 7.6 lbs
  • 20 cm H x 25 cm Diam.
  • 7.75" H x 9.75" Diam.

  • Ceramic
  • Allows for drainage
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 412524
Aldo Alvarez
Aldo Alvarez

Mexico

Ceramic flower pots

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David

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Jan 04, 2024

Terrific for growing cempasúchil!”

Great pot and it is weatherproof!

Purchased Item Tzompantli, Black Ceramic Planter with Skull Design

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Ashley

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Nov 26, 2022

Just amazing”

This flower pot is incredible! Top quality and really perfect.

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Donna

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Mar 03, 2021

Makes me smile”

What a great little pot! The rows of skulls are presented in High relief so they are livelier than a fretted piece would be. If I had room for another plant, I would buy another one of these.

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