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Delivery Estimate"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 who they honored at the beginning of a harvest," says Jose Canil Ramos. According to Maya cosmogony, the jaguar is represented by the Ix day of the Maya calendar. It symbolizes strength and vigor, as well as feminine and feline energies. Canil carves the sculpture by hand from pinewood and paints it with extraordinary artistry. Before finishing the piece he applies a mixture of soot and water to achieve an antique and weathered illusion.
- 0.66 kgs
- 1.4 lbs
- 22 cm H x 15 cm W x 18 cm D
- 8.75" H x 6" W x 7" D
- Pinewood
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
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John
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06/19/2016
"Great Carving"
We purchased three of these magnificently carved masks from the same artist. They are in a hallway as an introduction to our Guatemala room. I was a volunteer in Guatemala for two years, teaching English. I love the indigenous cultures there and these masks are a fine representation of indigenous art.
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Eileen
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02/04/2021
"Whimsical"
I ordered an angel carved by Jose Canil Ramos previous time ordering this and I knew what a great job he does! This did not disappoint. Fantastic
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Dan Dolan
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10/13/2019
"The cats meow!"
Photos dont do this jaguar justice. Very, very nicely done!
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Jan phillip
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09/28/2019
"My husband has wanted a mask like this"
My husband has hung this mask on the wall over our den and appreciates it every time he sees it. It was very worth the wait to get it and it?s something that our daughter enjoys as well. Thank you for creating this!
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Rodney
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02/29/2024
"Beautiful Angel !"
Another beautiful piece by skilled artist Jose Canil Ramos ! Thank you !
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Shannon
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02/20/2024
"Absolutely gorgeous"
Beautiful parrot mask, exactly as I hoped it would be. I love it.
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
Confronting Adversity
Jose suffers from a rare facial nerve paralysis and is currently treating the condition with physical therapy.
Preserving Traditions
Jose is a very talented wood carver. He first learned when he was just ten years old from his father. This art has been passed down for generations and Jose plans to continue the tradition and teach his son how to carve.
Microcredit Financing
Jose Canil Ramos has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $250 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in wood, saws, paints, and sandpaper for production.
Moving On Up
Jose's work helps generate employment opportunities for those in his community. With the sales from NOVICA, he can employ other artisans and help change the lives of his workers.
Job Creator
Jose hires several people in his community which provides them with a stable income for supporting their families.
Write a review"Most of the time I work with the idea of something, rather than with its photo, because I feel it hampers my inspiration and then I'm not happy with the final product."
"I was born on May 25, 1981 in Chichicastenango and I learnt my craft from my father. He used to carve masks and saints to sell at the Chichi... read more
