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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.
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.'
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.
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.
Astro Gallery of Gems
From Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, MexicoVery sculptural large crystals of translucent orange-brown wulfenite with satin luster on the broad crystal faces. Weight: 1.4 lbs, Dimensions: 5.5 x 2 x 4 inches
J.S. Anderson draws inspiration from his family history of artistry, devoting his career to exploring the wonderful possibilities offered by polymer clay. Working with Meili W., he diligently forms the clay by hand into tubes that feature colorful and imaginative designs. Cross sections are cut from these tubes and carefully applied around the body of this bison figurine. The beautiful animal stands in a proud stance, elaborated with intricate, colorful motifs over its entire form, including the image of a ladybug on its back. J.S. Anderson has worked for 25 years to perfect this millefiori-style technique, which has allowed him to create intricate and amazing designs on his sculptures. Each pattern on this sculpture is diligently arranged by the artisans through a painstaking process to ensure perfection.
Evoking beasts of ancient myths, this traditional alebrije sculpture from Mexico is created by Teresita Gonzalez. Hand-carved from copal wood, a majestic bull rears its head, featuring a hand-painted design with intricate motifs inspired by pre-Hispanic Nahua cultures. Curiously, the bull features a human face, complete with an elaborate mustache made from maguey fibers.
From the festive colors on the outside to the festivities of the Día de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead" skeletons on the inside, this retablo is a celebration through and through. Day of the Dead is about honoring and celebrating the memory of one's ancestors, and these ancestors simply refuse to be forgotten. The inside scene is of nine skeletons playing music and dancing. Three-dimensional flowers and vines cover both sides of the bright green doors.
A youthful face represents 1 of the renowned aztec jaguar warriors, an elite infantry comprised of pre hispanic noblemen. Their helmets took the shape of the fierce spotted jaguar or working in ceramic, angel ceron designs and creates an original mask that is faithful to mexico's ancient historical record.
