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Novica
This charming little coyote <i>alebrije,</i> who could be whistling a tune on a sunny day, is hand crafted out of cedar wood by artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Mexico. A bright array of colors and myriad of floral motifs are among the many hand painted details this delightful alebrije has to offer. The tail is removed for shipping.<br><br>The artisan says about what her art means to her: “The doctor diagnosed me with cancerous sarcoma, but I'd look at my son and I knew my work in life wasn't finished. I began painting as a form of therapy, and I've learned to believe in life and to have dreams.'
Lladro
The origins of Aztec dances go back to pre-Hispanic Mexico. They started as ritual dances to worship the gods and to commune with nature. The dancers formed large circles and offerings were placed in the center, where they believed all energy to be concentrated. Aztec dances were also considered to be a ritual cleansing of body and soul and a medium to reach a higher plane of consciousness closer to man's origins and destiny. The size, posture, and expressive gestures of this porcelain creation entailed a highly complex process of elaboration, making it an excellent example of Lladro's technical and decorative virtuosity. Taken overall, the feathers, the knee and ankle cuffs, the skirt, and the breastplate have been worked with minute ornamental detail and with meticulous use of enamels and metallic lusters. The decoration of the feathers called for a wide range of different tones of green and the use of airbrush solutions with newly created colors. Special attention was also paid to the decoration of obsidian, a stone used in weapons and banners, which has been believed since ancient times to possess protective powers and to ward off negativity. A work that conveys the power and energy of these traditional dances.
Depicted in the Florentine Codex as well as in historic paintings, the jaguar warrior comes to life in ceramic. Angel Ceron portrays the warrior wearing the jaguar's paws on his hands as well as a mask that represents the fierce spotted cat. These fighting men formed one of the elite divisions of the Aztec army.
Fiercely loyal, brave and courageous, Aztec warriors were feared throughout most of pre-Hispanic Mexico. Fascinated by the legendary characters and their exploits, Georgina Cabrera designs this unique mask in their honor. The mask is crafted of ceramic and painted by hand. It features a large headdress to signify social standing.
Believed to channel the courage and might of the eagle, the eagle warrior was highly revered by the Tlaxcala people of 600-950 and images of these elite warriors are present in Mexico city's temple mayor. Angel Ceron depicts one such warrior wearing talons on his hands, as well as an imposing feathered headdress that represents the powerful bird. The Mexican artisan works in ceramic, giving his polychrome sculpture an aged, antique finish.
Angel Cerón honors Tlaloc, god of earthly waters and fertility, with a hand-crafted ceramic figurine. The people from the Teotihuacán culture believed him to be responsible for drought as well as for floods. This belief spread throughout Mexico, reaching the Maya who referred to him as Chaac, and from there to Central American cultures.
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Mexican artisan angel Ceron expertly designs and handcrafts this sculpture out of yellow clay from the state of Oaxaca. The sculpture depicts a traditionally clad Aztec warrior wearing an eagle headdress and holding 2 green rattles. Behind the warrior sits an intricately sculpted Aztec calendar.
A youthful face represents 1 of the renowned aztec eagle warriors, an elite infantry comprised of pre hispanic noblemen. Working in ceramic, angel cerón designs and creates an original mask that is faithful to Mexico's ancient historical record.
