Name: Ceramic figurine, Serpent Skirt (small)
SKU: 104847

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Priest of the Aztecs Aztec Archaeology Signed Artisan Crafted Ceramic Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

An ancient priest sounds a conch shell trumpet, or quicuiztli Depicted in a detailed ceramic sculpture, the image is crafted by artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association. To one side is the Aztec sun stone, discovered in Mexico City and on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica, as they called themselves) believed that the sun struggled daily against the forces of darkness. They aided the sun through human sacrifices.

£70.78 Wholesale

£70.78
Underworld Face Day of the Dead Hand-Painted colourful Ceramic Skull Mask

Nohemi Calixto

Day of the Dead is celebrated with colours and happiness, just like Nohemi Calixto's newest creation. Made with ceramic and following traditional Mexican techniques, this hand-painted mask in a skull shape merges the region's vivacious nature with sun-themed details and a palette of blue, red, purple and green hues.

£41.03 Wholesale

£41.03
Aztec Drummer Mexico Archaeology Ceramic Aztec Drummer Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

Working in ceramic, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association depict an Aztec tlapitzcalzin, a priest dedicated to music, song and dance. This drummer wears a jaguar headdress and pounds a rhythm on a tall huehuetl. To one side is the Aztec sun stone, discovered in Mexico City and on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. It represents time and the gods.

£72.83 Wholesale

£72.83
Aztec Priest of Maize Mexican Ceramic Replica Sculpture of an Aztec Priest

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

Working in ceramic, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association depict an Aztec priest paying tribute to corn, the staff of life, a fundamental foodstuff in ancient Mesoamerica. "Maize was considered a sacred food, a source of life and, as such, a gift of the gods," the Mexican artisans say. To one side is the Aztec sun stone. Discovered in Mexico City, it is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The images on it depict the Aztec cosmogony.

£68.72 Wholesale

£68.72
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Huitzilopochtli Mexican Aztec War God Archaeological Ceramic Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of sun and war, appears in colorful regalia in this ceramic sculpture by Angel Cerón. He is inspired by the images of the legendary deity featured in the Mexica Codex, for the original sculpture was said to have been destroyed by a Spanish soldier and was rescued by a Tlatolatl. The statue reappeared in 1530 during an investigation by Bishop Zumárraga, only to be lost again. It is speculated to be safely hidden in a cave somewhere in the Anahuac Valley. Huitzilopochtli was represented as a hummingbird as it was believed that great warriors are reborn as these birds. Huitzilopochtli is usually depicted with a feathered headdress, a black face, and a scepter shaped like a snake. Ceron sculpts the piece with yellow clay and uses natural dyes for color.

£493.44 Wholesale

£493.44
Huitzilopochtli Mexican Aztec War God 10-in Archaeological Ceramic Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of sun and war, appears in colorful regalia in this ceramic sculpture by Angel Cerón. He is inspired by the images of the legendary deity featured in the Mexica Codex, for the original sculpture was said to have been destroyed by a Spanish soldier and was rescued by a Tlatolatl. The statue reappeared in 1530 during an investigation by Bishop Zumárraga, only to be lost again. It is speculated to be safely hidden in a cave somewhere in the Anahuac Valley. Huitzilopochtli was represented as a hummingbird as it was believed that great warriors are reborn as these birds. Huitzilopochtli is usually depicted with a feathered headdress, a black face, and a scepter shaped like a snake. Ceron sculpts the piece with yellow clay and uses natural dyes for color.

£210.30 Wholesale

£210.30
Aztec Jaguar Ceramic vessel

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

In 1901, a cat sculpture was discovered in the mansion of the Marquee of Apartado, just to the west of the principal temple of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association replicate the océlotl (ocelot or "little tiger"), associated with warriors. The original is thought to have received the hearts of sacrificial victims whose blood was necessary to feed the hungry sun.

£82.06 Wholesale

£82.06
Goddess Cuatlicue Ceramic figurine (Large)

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

A skeletal figure, she stands with her hands raised in the posture of women who die in childbirth. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association sculpt the image of Coatlicue, "She of the serpent skirt." The Mexica earth goddess and mother of the gods, her image bears the symbol "Eight Malinalli, or "grass." Her son Huitzilopochtli, the sun god and god of war, defended her from the powers of the night.

£80.01 Wholesale

£80.01
Serpent Skirt Unique Aztec Archaeology Ceramic Replica Sculpture (Small)

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

A skeletal figure, she stands with her hands raised in the posture of women who die in childbirth. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association sculpts the image of Coatlicue, "She of the serpent skirt." The Mexica earth goddess and mother of the gods, her image bears the symbol "Eight Malinalli, or "grass." Her son Huitzilopochtli, the sun god and god of war, defended her from the powers of the night.

The artisans bathe the image in earth to give it the effect of a recent archaeological discovery.

£34.87 Wholesale

£34.87
Lady Catrina in Summer Hand-Painted Summer Lady Catrina Ceramic Sculpture in Pink

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

Lady Catrina is ready to enjoy the Day of the Dead and the summer season with a sublime pink dress adorned with floral details, all crafted and painted by master artisan Jorge Escamilla from Mexico. Inspired by the joyous days in the region, the artisan uses ceramic to craft this charming sculpture that portrays this graceful lady on a sunny day, eating a watermelon piece.

£76.93 Wholesale

£76.93

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Ceramic sculpture, 'Priest of the Aztecs'

Bert

Oct 17, 2020

Occupies a special place in my home.

The attention to detail and the beautiful coloration of this unique sculpture is what made it a "must have" Novica item. I will be buying more designs from this master craftsman and artist. Thanks so much for your highly prized work.

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Ceramic figurine, 'Serpent Skirt' (small)

Maria

Jan 16, 2020

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Questa ? la seconda scultura che acquisto ed ? curata nei minimi dettagli per la misura che ha. La trovo perfetta. Sono davvero felice di aver potuto acquistare da questi fantastici artisti in Messico. Sicuramente ordinero' da loro altre sculture. Grazie!

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