Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7504 Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed creates

Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed creates the original design of this spectacular mask

a feather adorns a sterling chain for a simple and whimsical look

featuring designs accented by a combination of finishes

Its intricate designs are reminiscent of traditional Mughal architecture

Maya Tzompantli Mexican Maya and Aztec Ceramic Skull Motif Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7504 Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed createsArtisans 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