mayan art

A myriad of shapes, colors and symbols are present in an abstract composition by David Fernando Duke from El Salvador. Working with acrylic and oil, the artist makes a bewitching piece of art inspired by traditional themes: "In this work, I have portrayed the meaning of sowing corn and how the moon affects its growth. Mayan numbers have also been drawn, representing civilization and how it has evolved year after year."

Titled Luna de Siembra in Spanish, this marvelous creation comes signed and stretched.

Give your holidays a taste of the tropics with this colorful mini ornament set by Jose Arriola. He shapes a collection of 30 tiny pieces featuring bananas, avocados, pineapples, papayas, mangoes, and other tropical delights from terracotta. Then he hand-paints each one in gorgeous bright colors. This set comes in a 100% cotton bag for easy transport and storage. Try them out as a fun centerpiece on a miniature holiday tree.

The Guatemalan artisan learned the art of ceramics from his mother. His work is inspired by old Mayan traditions and the bright colors of his homeland.

Joy and plenty show in the face of the Guardian of the Corn in this ceramic mask handcrafted by the Angel Ceron Artisan Association of Mexico. Inspired by the images of these mythological majesties, the mask is a man's smiling face beneath five ears of corn. A second, smaller head in headdress is also crowned with corn. The mask's details are hand painted in a myriad of earthy colors. A small loop at the top of the mask allows for it to easily be hung on a wall.

David Fernando Duke finds inspiration in his culture to create an abstract composition using warm hues and contrasting blue tones. After combining the colors to create a captivating background, the artist paints an ear of corn over his design, paying homage to one of the most popular vegetables in his country. Then, honoring his heritage, he adds a Mayan number to the piece.

This painting, titled Nuestra Causa in Spanish, comes signed and stretched.