NOVICA Artisan Handmade Ceramic Mask Mexican Aztec with Skulls Earthtone Mexico Masks Archaeological Cultural [13in H x 10in W x 2.8in D] ' Honoring Death'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Drawing on a lifelong study of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures, Angel Cerón creates a mask of his own design. It depicts a personage wearing a feathered headdress surrounded by small human skulls. "This mask is based on the cult of death," the artisan says. "In the month of August, the Aztecs celebrated the festival of the dead when loved ones were honored and remembered. It was called Miccailhuitonitli."Features an aged antique finishHand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyIntended as wall decorMay present subtle cracksSigned by the artistAbout our Artist: Angel Ceron comes from a family with generations of artisan experience. He learned the family ceramic techniques from his father, Antonio Ceron Orta, a renowned artisan. Angel began a long study of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures and learned the Nahuatl language spoken in ancient Mesoamerica. He uses clay from northern Oaxaca state, the only clay of this kind in Mexico and perhaps in the world. The unique characteristics of this yellow clay make it ideal for his work.

• Size: 13 in. H x 10 in. W x 2.8 in. D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Angel Ceron to craft this item
• Product info: Ceramic