hand carved (14 items)
Maya Spider Monkey
Collectible Hand-carved Wood Mask
Maya Spider Monkey, Collectible Hand-carved Wood Mask
Jose Canil Ramos
Sticking its tongue out while smiling, this mask captures the daring, mischievous nature of spider monkeys. Jose Canil carves the mask of pinewood inspired by the Maya legend that tells of the second... read more$79.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Balam
Hand-carved Maya Jaguar Wood Sculpture
Balam, Hand-carved Maya Jaguar Wood Sculpture
Jose Canil Ramos
Sitting patiently with a wide-eyed expression on its face, this balam (jaguar) sculpture is created by Jose Canil to honor his ancestors. "Jaguars were regarded as sacred, a deity, by our Maya... read more$134.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Mayan Goddess
Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Mayan Goddess, Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Wearing only a belt, necklace, and bracelets, this Mayan goddess is realized with striking detail in cedar wood. Nicolas Chavez Sojuel explores Guatemala's Mayan roots, working with local artisans to... read more$539.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Ajpu'
Hand-Carved Jade Snail Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Ajpu', Hand-Carved Jade Snail Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Length: 19"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Hand-etched into a medallion of natural jade, the image of a snail decorates this pendant necklace from Guatemala. Adorning the neck on an adjustable strand of black cotton cord, the pendant is... read more$59.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Mayan Midwife
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Mayan Woman from Guatemala
Mayan Midwife, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Mayan Woman from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Guatemalan artisan Nicolas Chavez Sojuel designs a sculpture to depict a Mayan midwife standing atop a base, carving it by hand of cedar wood. Small details, such as the decorations on her clothing... read more$469.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Hunab Ku
Hunab Ku Symbol Dark Green Jade Pendant Necklace
Hunab Ku, Hunab Ku Symbol Dark Green Jade Pendant Necklace
Length: 12.75"
Jorge Lopez
In the religion of the ancient Maya, Hunab Ku represented the heart of the entire universe, the energy that connected every living being. Guatemalan artisan Jorge Lopez hand-carves the Hunab Ku symbol... read more$57.99Artist: Jorge Lopez
Aq'ab'al
Jade Owl Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Aq'ab'al, Jade Owl Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Length: 19"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Hand-carved into a medallion of natural jade, the image of an owl decorates this pendant necklace from Guatemala. Adorning the neck on an adjustable strand of black cotton cord, the pendant is... read more$69.99$55.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Devoted Midwife
Handcrafted Cedar Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Devoted Midwife, Handcrafted Cedar Mayan Sculpture from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
A Mayan midwife is realized in cedar atop a pinewood base. Guatemalan artist Nicolas Chavez Sojuel hand-carves this sculpture, detailing the midwife's elaborate jewelry and headdress. She sits with... read more$357.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Mayan Noblewoman
Mayan Jaina-Style Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Guatemala
Mayan Noblewoman, Mayan Jaina-Style Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
A Mayan noblewoman sits atop a base in this sculpture from Guatemala, hand-carved of cedar wood in the style of traditional Jaina-style sculptures. Jaina refers to a small island off the coast of... read more$429.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Purple Maya Jaguar
Artisan Crafted Traditional Wood Mask
Purple Maya Jaguar, Artisan Crafted Traditional Wood Mask
Jose Canil Ramos
"I like making jaguar heads because they remind me of my Maya ancestors. To them the jaguars protected the fields and mountains. They regarded the jaguar as a deity that they honored at the... read more$89.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Orange Maya Deer
Handcrafted Wood Animal Mask Wall Sculpture
Orange Maya Deer, Handcrafted Wood Animal Mask Wall Sculpture
Jose Canil Ramos
"The stories that my grandfather used to tell me inspired me to create this sculpture," explains Guatemalan carver Jose Canil Ramos. "To the Maya people, the deer is the most... read more$99.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Yellow Maya Jaguar
Artisan Crafted Yellow Jaguar Mask
Yellow Maya Jaguar, Artisan Crafted Yellow Jaguar Mask
Jose Canil Ramos
"I like making jaguar heads because they remind me of my Maya ancestors. To them the jaguars protected the fields and mountains. They regarded the jaguar as a deity that they honored at the... read more$89.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Jaguar God
Maya Style Jaguar Jade Pendant Necklace
Jaguar God, Maya Style Jaguar Jade Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
The Maya religion had numerous jaguar gods, as they deemed the jaguar to be a strong and powerful creature. Zandra Lorena Sajbin creates this marvelous pendant necklace to resemble a Maya-style jaguar... read more$69.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Maya Rooster
Handcrafted Wood Mask
Maya Rooster, Handcrafted Wood Mask
Jose Canil Ramos
"When I see this mask I'm reminded of the stories that my grandfather used to tell me about roosters," says José Canil of this whimsical mask. "Our Maya ancestors held the roosters in... read more$99.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos