Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-4648 materials: Sterling silver and moonstone

materials: Sterling silver and moonstone

A verdant gemstone glows with fertile promise while sterling granules surround it in a halo

A blend of light and dark blues create concentric circles and diamond designs on this stunning handmade top -- complete with a little stretch for a comfortable

the shapes of the universe and is also a fusion of astral shapes and Incan culture

Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-4648 materials: Sterling silver and moonstoneArtisans from the Angel Cern Artisan Association create an original mask that blends elements of both Maya and Aztec art and culture. The face depicts the Sun Jaguar of the underworld seen in an incense burner from the Classic Maya site of Palenque. The mouth makes reference to Chac, the Maya rain god. Covered with skulls, the headdress is an interpretation of the Aztec tzompantli, a rack where the heads of sacrificial victims were displayed as an