Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask Valentine's The image is carved by

The image is carved by hand of copal wood in the style of Oaxaca and meticulously painted by hand with tiny brushes

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Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask Valentine's The image is carved byArtisans from the Angel Cern 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