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Unique Decorative Guatemalan Ceramic Vase, "Maya Life"

Name: Unique Decorative Guatemalan Ceramic Vase, 'Maya Life'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 179127
Price: 39.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.98 (57 reviews)

Product ID: 179127

by Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza (57)

The unique art of the Maya people finds its way to this hand-crafted vase from Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza. "We preserve the ceramic techniques they... more

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The unique art of the Maya people finds its way to this hand-crafted vase from Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza. "We preserve the ceramic techniques they developed thousands of years ago," he says. Color for the background is obtained from annatto seeds, and the image details are done with acrylics.

0.32 kgs
0.7 lbs

6.25" H x 3.7" W x 3.7" D
6.25" H x 3.7" W x 3.7" D

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US/Imperial

Ceramic
For decorative use only
Not watertight
Made in El Salvador
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 179127

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Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

Central America

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Bill

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Nov 12, 2019

“Very well done”

this is a superb little vase. One of my favorite pieces from NOVICA.

On a desk or bookcase

Purchased Item Maya Life, Unique Decorative Guatemalan Ceramic Vase

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Bryan

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Jan 18, 2025

“Love this Mayan Jar”

I use the jar to burn palo santo and sage and I just love it. I did not see anything in Mexico that looked more authentic mayan than this jar.

Purchased Item Pibil Jaguar, Handcrafted Antiqued Ceramic Jar Maya Art

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Donna

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Nov 20, 2024

“A piece of Art”

This is my second piece from Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza who is a true artist and craftsman. Arrived very securely packaged. You wont regret purchashing from him!

Decorative Guatemalan pottery

Purchased Item Maya Divinity, Archaeological Ceramic Bowl Centerpiece from Central America

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Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza Ceramic masks and replicas

(57)

"We don't only craft objects that are pretty. They are linked to the history of our country and the ancient Maya culture, one of the most important in the history of humanity."

"I was born in San Salvador in 1964, and grew up in a neighborhood in the south of the city, near the zoo. My childhood was happy – it was a... read more