Mayan Masks

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Discover NOVICA's Collection of Mayan Masks. Masks had a central role among the ancient Maya, and were even used to decorate temple walls. They were vibrant, colorful, often animal-themed, and there were special masks for the journey to the afterlife.

Featured Reviews

Ceramic mask, 'Maya Lord Kinich Aha'

MGN62

Dec 19, 2020

A beautiful clay mask with tremendous detail

This is just one of the beautiful clay masks we selected for our tropical garden/pool area - along the fence line.

A Recommended Gift

Hand-Made

Hanging Sculpture

Mexican Ceramic Masks

Natural Clay

Unusual Decor

Wonderful Craftsmanship

Multicolor Masks

Ceramic Masks

Museum Replica Masks

Wood mask, 'Face of a Warrior'

Bonnie

Oct 5, 2020

Museum Quality Jaguar Warrior

I received 'Face of a Warrior' today and truly love it. Jose Canil Ramos is a very talented artist. This mask will have a prominent place in my house and will be greatly admired by everyone who lays eyes on it. There are scores of jaguar warriors out there created by some very talented artists. I have another jaguar warrior mask, which I also love, but this mask is more dramatic and compelling. When I saw it, I had to have it. Kudos to a skillful and talented carver!

Carved Mask

Carving

Central America

Crafts From Around The World

Mask

Skull

Ceramic mask, 'Maya Tzompantli'

Rachel

Mar 1, 2022

Fantastic Mask

I absolutely love the pieces from this artisan group and this mask in particular is wonderfully detailed.

Amazing

Featured Artist

Angel Ceron Artisan Association Ceramic replicas and figurines

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"Now that I'm retired, I can dedicate my time to my great passion – representing my pre-Hispanic cultural heritage."

UpdateSadly, we lost Angel Ceron to cancer in 2022, at the age of 69. The master artisans with whom he worked closely (Angel names them each below)... read more

More useful facts

Mayan Masks

Once one of the most advanced civilizations in the world, the Mayans created many types of artful masks that were very symbolic in their culture. These Mayan ceremonial masks were an integral part of society, made for many different purposes ranging from funeral ceremonies to protecting noblemen in the afterlife. Mayan god masks and tribal masks were some of the most common in Central America, but another popular symbol was the Jaguar, representative of the four elements - earth, fire, air, and water. The jaguar masks were believed to transform humans into beings with magical powers. NOVICA’s modern artisans of Central America continue the tradition of using materials like pine wood, jade, ceramics and annatto seed to create designs that are highly reminiscent of the original maya face masks. Perusing NOVICA’s abundant selection of decorative masks will give you a glimpse into the fascinating history of Mayan culture.