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Ceramic Wall Mask of a Mayan Shaman from El Salvador, "Mayan Shaman"

Intermediaries between humans and the gods, shamans represented an important... more

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Intermediaries between humans and the gods, shamans represented an important part of Mayan culture. El Salvador's Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza creates this Mayan shaman mask, which is handcrafted from ceramic and painted by hand with natural brown and red pigments derived from the achiote plant. Mayan glyphs decorate the top of this mask. A nylon cord on the back allows it to be hung on a wall.

  • 0.27 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • 14.5 cm H x 11.5 cm W x 6 cm D
  • 5.75" H x 4.5" W x 2.4" D

  • Ceramic, nylon cord
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in El Salvador.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
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