Mayan Medicine Man
Mayan medicine men were healers and shamans who were highly respected for their knowledge and spirituality. They were called upon for many reasons, including healing, causing disease, and acting as intermediaries between the physical and spiritual worlds. Pottery of clay.
Mayo Pascula Mask-MexicoThe Mayo Indians of Mexico celebrate more than 70 religious’ festivities. The pascola stands out as a dancer, a host, a speaker, and as community ritual clown. His presence is visible through the dances and heard in the music. Mayo pascolas complement their attire with a wooden mask. The mask represents the yo aniya or the wild mountain spirit who is believed to be the dancer’s mentor during the pascola performance. When the pascola dances as a human being, the mask is moved to the back of the head or over one ear, leaving the dancer’s face uncovered. When the dancer wishes to represent an animal, the mask covers the face and the dancer adopts the personality of the being he is presenting. “La vela” is a lock of hair to which a paper flower (sewa) is attached. The flower represents the good and protective forces and is associated with the Virgen María and the regenerative forces from the huya aniya (supernatural/magical world). “La vela” thus symbolizes the union between the pascola and those benevolent forces.
Cerated by Roberto Vega Mexico
Twelve beads carved of bone with Chinese writing and images. Each image is an animal from the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac is a repeating cycle of 12 years, each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. Chinese zodiac animals have lucky meanings. It's believed that people born in a given year have the personality of that year's animal. Beautiful sitting atop a stack of books. Take time to repeat your mantra while holding each bead.
Old World Sacred Heart on StandA symbol of your love. This beautiful heart is designed with a hinged lid which opens up a hidden chamber for a love note for your valentine or a small gift. Good things come in small packages. Love.
Porcelain Horse SculptureWhite clay was used to create this stunning stallion. Cobalt blue, gold and mint bring color to this horse of a different color.