Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask callout-free-gift-in-cart-info leaving shelter volunteers more time

leaving shelter volunteers more time to find good homes for these cats

This mask is handcrafted of ceramic to depict the face of a noble from ancient Wari culture

while the other frames a labradorite gemstone with high-polish sterling silver

composite turquoise reveals is lovely golden veins

' confide Ruben and Gilda Perez

Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask callout-free-gift-in-cart-info leaving shelter volunteers more timeArtisans 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