Name: Ceramic mask, Maya Tzompantli
SKU: 243712

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The Worry Doll League Set of 12 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

Dressed in a variety of colorful dresses, 12 Guatemalan worry dolls are here to preserve ancient Maya traditions. Legend has it that the Maya Sun God gave princess Ixmucané the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucané's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. "This tradition is still alive," says Ana from the Lopez Garcia Family. "The idea is to have many worry dolls and trust each one with whatever troubles you. Once you've told them, you put them under your pillow. It is said that during the night, while we sleep, the dolls will whisper the solution to our troubles. For us, crafting the worry dolls - muñequitas quita penas - is our main source of income.It allows us to provide our children with an education as well as a job for all of us." The set of 12 arrives in a pedal-loomed cotton pouch.

Please expect slight variations in color and size as each doll is crafted by hand with available materials, rendering each one unique.

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Worry Doll Dancers Hand Made Cotton Figurines and Bag (Set of 12) Guatemala

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

Wearing a variety of colorful cotton dresses, 12 Guatemalan worry dolls preserve Maya traditions. Originally made in honor of the Mayan sun god, these diminutive figurines are handcrafted by the Lopez Garcia Family in the style of quitapenas, or "worry dolls," designed to provide comfort and store preoccupations. The set of twelve arrives with a colorful cotton bag.

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Maya Chac Mool Mexican Handcrafted Enameled Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Size: 0.4" Diam.

Oscar Figueroa Escorcia

(704)

A unique fusion of Maya and Toltec styles, the chac mool depicts a reclining person holding a bowl. The first such figures were discovered in the late 1800s in a number of sites in Yucatán, and it is thought that the bowls received offerings to the gods. Oscar Figueroa Escorcia recreates the enigmatic image in petite sterling silver earrings accentuated with black enamel.

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Harvest Month Sterling Silver Mayan Harvest Glyph Pendant Necklace

Length: 19.5"

Nicte Migliozzi

(47)

Depicted in sterling silver, the glyph Mol represents a month in the sophisticated Maya calendar. It means "harvest, the fruit of our labors." This was a time when artisans carved effigies of the gods in wood. A slender chain completes this necklace by Nicte Migliozzi.

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Maya Lord Kinich Aha Maya God of Sun Ceramic Wall Mask Replica Crafted by Hand

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

"Kinich Ahau, the lord with a solar face, is the Maya god of sun and music. He is married to Ixchel (the moon) and he is regarded as the god of gods and lord of war. He settled disputes and distributed land amongst the different villages," says Angel Cerón of this ceramic mask replica. "Kinich Ahau is usually portrayed with jaguar ears and T-shaped teeth. His beard symbolizes sunrays and big, almost square-shaped eyes." Cerón is oficially licensed to reproduce this extraordinary replica of the mask found in Palenque (Chiapas) and dated 600-900 AD.

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Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

Artisans from the Angel Cerón 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 offering to the gods.

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Treasures of My Land Reversible Silver and Apple Green Jade Maya Pendant Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

Experience the essence of Mayan culture with this remarkable reversible pendant necklace from Guatemalan artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin. Fashioned from sterling silver, it boasts a lustrous apple green jade stone on one side and intricate Mayan-inspired designs on the other. With its versatility, it seamlessly transitions from casual to formal settings, allowing you to showcase your individuality with style and grace.

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National Icon Reversible Silver Green Jade Maya-Themed Pendant Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

Unveil the beauty of the Mayan heritage with this stunning reversible pendant necklace meticulously designed by Guatemala artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin. Fashioned from sterling silver and adorned with a captivating dark green jade stone on one side and symbolic Mayan motifs on the other, this accessory is a testament to timeless elegance. Elevate your ensemble effortlessly and embrace the cultural significance encapsulated within this exquisite piece of jewelry.

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Pre-Hispanic History Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Wall Mask from Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

Inspired by the rich tableau of pre-Hispanic cultures, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association create a beautiful mask to add to your home decor. Various figures, including Aztec and Mayan gods, pyramids, and animals are handcrafted of ceramic and detailed with intricate patterns. The bottom of the mask depicts the face of a warrior.

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Peace Love and Harmony Handmade Sterling Silver Jade Wrap Ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

(630)

Jade, mined in Guatemala, has been prized since pre-Hispanic times. Zandra Lorena Sajbin sets the gem in a beautiful cocktail ring. Featuring an intriguing combination of light green, dark green and lilac jade, the ring recalls a Maya legend. In the beginning, the god of maize used three stones to raise the sky above the primordial sea. From pre-Classic times onward, objects with three pieces of jade were placed in the tombs of the elite.

.925 Sterling silver

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Maya Maize God Cotton table runner

Mayra Leticia Hernandez

(24)

Yum Kaax, the Maya god of maize, holds a living corn plant in this vibrant table runner. The golden grain is still a staple food in Guatemala. Mayra Leticia Hernandez shares her textile expertise and love of colors with this verdant cotton table runner. She works on a traditional backstrap loom.

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Maya Sun God Jade mask

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

Ancient Maya craftspeople were masters at the delicate art of relief sculptures in stucco. Ruben and Gilda Perez utilize the material to create a beautiful mask with jade inlay. Faithfully reproducing an archaeological piece from Palenque, they depict the sun god, an image buried in the tomb of Pacal, or "Shield Jaguar." The king is interred beneath the Temple of the Inscriptions, and this jade mask is a one of the many offerings found there. The Guatemalan artisans present the mask on a brass and pinewood display stand, and it can also be displayed on the wall.

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Ah Ppolom Merchant, Batik Cotton Wall Hanging with Mayan Motifs from El Salvador

Rhina Rehmann

(1)

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Offering to the Sun, Batik Blue and White Cotton Wall Hanging of Maya Sun Priest

Rhina Rehmann

(1)

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Mayan Goddess, Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala

Nicolas Chavez Sojuel

(5)

$539 Wholesale

$539

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Maya Bird of Peace and Love, Cultured Pearl Agate & Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Rosa Rojo

(19)

$554 Wholesale

$554

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Featured Reviews

Sterling silver stud earrings, 'Maya Chac Mool'

Amy

Jan 5, 2024

Great

I will tell you this artisan is more than wonderful. I really enjoy buying and wearing his jewelry. I know you will too. It's very cool and has great fashion and is well made. Very true to you.

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Cotton figurines, 'The Worry Doll League' (set of 12)

Jacquie

Mar 6, 2020

no worries

These just arrived today. They are so cute I have a smile on my face already and we haven't even begun to solve my worries. I have been a Novica customer for many years and I've never been disappointed. All the artisans are clever, talented, and it is evident they enjoy making art. Keep up the good work. The world needs more art and the joy it brings.

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