Artisan Crafted Yellow Jaguar Mask, "Yellow Maya Jaguar"

Product ID: 222640

"I like making jaguar heads because they remind me of my Maya ancestors. To them the jaguars protected the fields and mountains. They regarded... more

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"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 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.

  • 0.46 kgs
  • 1.0 lbs
  • 7.75" H x 6.5" W x 4.7" D
  • 7.75" H x 6.5" W x 4.7" D
  • Pinewood
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
  • Product ID: 222640

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Patti

From Oregon

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Jun 30, 2020

“beautiful”

we collect masks from around the world and this one is so beautiful! a plus to our collection

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Noon

From Garrett county Maryland

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Sep 24, 2017

“Playful and chearful”

I got this for a Christmas present for my husband. Its a nice size, actively painted, and a cute , playful design. It also came atractivly wrapped with a personalized card from the artist.

Mask Hanging on the wall This was a gift for Husband Occasion: Christmas
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Bonnie

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Apr 29, 2025

“Tall Magnificent Angel”

This Angel is beautifully handpainted with such detail that it is absolutely stunning. The vibrant colors are truly worth looking at it every day. Im very pleased with my purchase. Thank You!

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Confronting Adversity

Jose suffers from a rare facial nerve paralysis and is currently treating the condition with physical therapy.

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.

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.

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.

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Jose Canil Ramos Wood sculptures

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"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
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