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Jardinera de cerámica negra con diseño de calavera, "Tzompantli"

Product ID: 412524

En la creencia mesoamericana, la calavera es un símbolo muy importante, no solo de la muerte tal como la conocemos, sino también del más allá. Esta... more

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En la creencia mesoamericana, la calavera es un símbolo muy importante, no solo de la muerte tal como la conocemos, sino también del más allá. Esta maceta de cerámica negra de Aldo Alvarez es una interpretación del azteca tzompantli, Un estante donde se exhibían las cabezas de las víctimas de sacrificios como ofrenda a los dioses. Uno de ellos se puede ver en el museo del Templo Mayor de la Ciudad de México.

  • 3.44 kgs
  • 7.6 lbs
  • 7.75" H x 9.75" Diam.
  • 7.75" H x 9.75" Diam.

  • Allows for drainage
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Méxicoicon info
  • Product ID: 412524
Aldo Alvarez
Aldo Alvarez

México

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David

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Jan 04, 2024

“Terrific for growing cempasúchil!”

Great pot and it is weatherproof!

Purchased Item Tzompantli, Black Ceramic Planter with Skull Design

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Ashley

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Nov 26, 2022

“Just amazing”

This flower pot is incredible! Top quality and really perfect.

Purchased Item Rows of Skulls, Skull Pattern Ceramic Flower Pot from Mexico

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Donna

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Mar 03, 2021

“Makes me smile”

What a great little pot! The rows of skulls are presented in High relief so they are livelier than a fretted piece would be. If I had room for another plant, I would buy another one of these.

Purchased Item Rows of Skulls, Skull Pattern Ceramic Flower Pot from Mexico

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“Creo que este arte requiere honestidad, dedicación y compromiso, además de estar atento a cada detalle.”

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