Standing on three jaguar heads, this vessel honors the legacy of El Salvador's Maya culture. "This is a replica from the Maya Pipil group, and we used the same ceramic techniques they developed over a thousand years ago," explains Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza. The terracotta vessel is painted by hand with dyes obtained from achiote seeds, as well as with acrylic paints.
Artist Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza is strongly attracted to the Maya culture, which is why pre-Hispanic ceramics have always been one of his favorite art forms. In his workshop new artists are trained to carry on Mayan art traditions. “We don't only craft objects that are pretty. They are linked to the history of our country and the ancient Maya culture, one of the most important in the history of humanity.”
- Dimensions: 5.5" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D
- Item#: 179121
