Life and Death in Teotihuacan Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull Mask Bellart She works on the backstrap

She works on the backstrap loom to achieve rich textures

spiraling rope motifs that capture the light

the artisan adorns the piece with round faceted beads and a flower charm to create a delightfully delicate anklet

The holiday season arrives with crescent moons and shooting stars in a colorful set of ornaments from Guatemala

Sleeve (center neck to cuff) Dry clean or hand wash in cold water

Life and Death in Teotihuacan Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull Mask Bellart She works on the backstrapA skull opens to reveal a living face in this intriguing mask from Mexico. 'Part represents life, part represents death. This exemplifies the ancient Mesoamerican concept of duality,' artisans from the Angel Cern Artisan Association explain. Day and night, hot and cold, dark and light this thought was present in almost all philosophical and religious ideas, extending as far south as the Andes. materials: Ceramic Signed by the artist May present subtle