colorful masks

Wearing a traditional feathery chicha penacho headdress, an Aztec ruler is depicted by this Mexican mask. Juana Ponce creates this striking cultural mask, which is crafted from ceramic and painted by hand with colorful designs and intricate floral motifs in the characteristic style of Talavera handicrafts.

Tlaloc is the god of rain in a number of Mesoamerican cultures, beginning with the vast city of Teotihuacan where he was also venerated as a fertility god. Deity of earthly waters and fertility, Tlaloc was believed to be responsible for drought as well as for floods in ancient Teotihuacan. This belief spread throughout Mexico, reaching the Maya who referred to him as Chaac, and from there to Central American cultures. Morneo depicts his own interpretation of the pre-Hispanic rain god in bright colors. The Mexican artisan works in papier-maché, crafting and painting the signature mask by hand.

This awe-inspiring wall mask is a tribute to the revered jaguar god central to major Mesoamerican civilizations. Mexican artisan Morneo expertly handcrafts it from papier mache and intricately paints it with alluring motifs and vivid colors that evoke the vibrant folk art style of alebrijes. Preserving its allure and enhancing its luminous luster, layers of protective lacquer enshroud this masterpiece. Radiate an aura of cultural significance and leave an enduring impression as you adorn your surroundings with this matchless creation, a testament to time-honored traditions and creative brilliance.