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Decorative Mayan Masks

Name: Decorative Mayan Masks
Brand: Unknown
SKU: MAS-DECORATI
Availability: InStock

$80.00

Pair of modern decorative clay masks in a pre-Columbian style, inspired by Mayan or Aztec motifs, made from orange clay with black-painted backs.

• Time Period: 20th–21st Century
• Origin: Likely Costa Rica or Mexico
• Maker/Brand: Unmarked
• Medium: Painted clay
• Style: Pre-Columbian Revival / Folk Decorative
• Condition: Excellent
• Decoration: Stylized human faces; one with animal motif (likely alligator)
• Dimensions: Approx. 5–6 inches tall

1 in stock

SKU: MAS-DECORATI Categories: Art, Sculpture Brand: Unknown

Description

Decorative Mayan Masks — stylized modern interpretations of ancient Mesoamerican iconography. These two clay masks are made in a rustic orange-red earthenware and feature expressive cut-out eyes, mouths, and high-relief details. One of the masks incorporates an animal figure — likely an alligator — which may reference Mayan cosmology and animal symbolism.

Though not historical artifacts, they are clearly modeled after pre-Columbian ceremonial forms used in rituals and religious festivals. The backs are painted black, and the sculpting technique suggests modern handcraft or mold production, possibly for the tourist or folk art market .

These make vibrant wall décor for collectors of cultural, indigenous, or symbolic folk art.