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Novica Handmade Angel In A Lace Gown Ceramic Figurine

A young angel is serenely beautiful in this ceramic figurine. By Leslie Bassi Gaffuri, it shows the heavenly messenger in a lacy gown with cutout motifs incised by hand into the clay. more

Handmade Ceramic Statuette, 'Goddess Chalchiuhtlicue' (Mexico)

Angel Ceron reveals the presence of Chalchiuhtlicue as he works with clay extracted from the state of Oaxaca. more

Maya with Pot,'Highly Detailed Original Ceramic Sculpture of a Maya Man'

Wearing a magnificent headdress and jewelry, this Maya man sits with an offering pot in this original sculpture by artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association. The Mexican artisans, expert in pre-Hispanic art and history, now venture into the... more

Handmade Ceramic Dancing Colima Dogs Sculpture (Mexico)

Two cheerful canine dancers waltz to ancient rhythms in this figurine by Angel Ceron. Sculpted in clay as funerary offerings, they accompanied their masters in death to aid the soul in crossing rivers of blood along the road of the dead. more

Honoring Frida,'Handcrafted Ceramic Skull Figurine Honoring Frida Kahlo'

In the tradition of the Day of the Dead, in which people honor those that may be gone but still hold a special place in their hearts, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association handcraft a ceramic skull honoring the painter Frida Kahlo. The... more

Tlachichi Puppy,'Mexico Archaeology Signed Handcrafted Ceramic Dog Sculpture'

A fat puppy with short legs exemplifies the Tlachichi dogs native to pre-Hispanic Mexico. The little creature sleeps peacefully and seems to smile. Artisans from the Angel Ceron Artisan Association depict the pup in a ceramic replica, much like those... more

Ceramic figurines, 'Dancing Dogs' (pair)

Wagging a hollow tail a potbellied dog wears a human mask. A pair of canine dancers accompanies him waltzing to ancient rhythms. Angel Ceron depicts the itzcuintli a cheerful barkless breed prized by ancient man. Sculpted in clay as funerary offerings... more

Aztec Goddess of Agave,'Aztec Goddess of Agave Handmade Ceramic Skull Sculpture'

A Dead of the Day ceramic skull sculpture beautifully decorated with the image and motifs associated with Mayáhuel, the Aztec goddess of agave and fertility, is crafted and painted by hand by the artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association in... more

Christmas in the Grotto,'Rustic Peruvian Handcrafted Ceramic Nativity Scene Sculpture'

A curious angel watches over the Holy Family in their humble home in a grotto. Surrounded by their animals and clay jars of food and water, Mary and Joseph attend to the needs of little Jesus. Sabino Tupa works in ceramic to craft this delightful... more

Ceramic sculpture, 'Catrina the Seductress'

In Mexico Catrina appears for Day of the Dead dressed in a blend of high fashion sophistication and humor. As always she wears a wide-brimmed hat. Angel Ceron is inspired by the celebrated cartoon developed by Jose Guadalupe Posadas to poke fun at... more

'Ancient Fire God' - Handmade Aztec Archaeologyl Ceramic Sculpture

Working in clay Angel Ceron depicts the intense features of Huehueteotl the first god of the Aztecs. One of the most respected he is the old god the god of fire the god that gave rise to the other deities in the pre-Hispanic pantheon. On his head a... more

Ceramic sculpture, 'Catrina the Beautiful'

Flowers accessorize Catrina's turquoise dress as she personifies death with grace and humor. As always she wears a wide-brimmed hat. Angel Ceron is inspired by the celebrated cartoon developed by Jose Guadalupe Posadas to poke fun at Mexico's high... more

Ceramic sculpture, 'Aztec God of Death'

By Angel Ceron this frightening figure depicts Mictlantecuhtli the Aztec god of death. Represented as half man half skeleton he makes a menacing gesture with long claw-like nails and his liver hangs from the thoracic cage. The artisan works in clay to... more

Ceramic sculpture, 'Dazzling Catrina'

Death personified with grace and humor Catrina poses in a sexy green dress with flowers by her feet. As always she wears a wide-brimmed hat. Angel Ceron is inspired by the celebrated cartoon developed by Jose Guadalupe Posadas to poke fun at Mexico's... more

Ceramic statuette, 'Goddess Chalchiuhtlicue'

Angel Ceron reveals the presence of Chalchiuhtlicue as he works with clay extracted from the state of Oaxaca. Officially authorized to replicate pre-Hispanic museum pieces Ceron crafts a detailed statuette of this feminine deity the female companion of... more

'Small Ochre Aztec Calendar' - Mexico Archaeological Ceramic Placque

Angel Ceron recreates the elaborate stone sculpture known as the Aztec Calendar or Sun Stone. Discovered in Mexico City the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica as they called... more

'Mexica Calendar' - Fair Trade Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Aztec Calendar

Angel Ceron recreates the elaborate stone sculpture known as the Aztec Calendar or Sun Stone. Discovered in Mexico City the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica as they called... more

God of Rain' (pair) - Fair Trade Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Sculptu

Angel Ceron honors Tlaloc god of earthly waters and fertility with a pair of handcrafted ceramic statuettes. The people from the Teotihuacan culture believed him to be responsible for drought as well as for floods. This belief spread throughout Mexico... more

'Aztec Sunstone' - Mexico Collectible Archaeological Ceramic Calendar

Angel Ceron recreates the elaborate stone sculpture known as the Aztec Calendar or Sun Stone. Discovered in Mexico City the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica as they called... more

'Tan Aztec Guide Dog' - Handmade Signed Ceramic Museum Replica Statuette Mexico

Barking excitedly a potbellied dog with wrinkled skin wags a happy tail. Angel Ceron depicts the itzcuintli a cheerful species prized by ancient man. Sculpted in clay with a stucco finish as funerary offerings they accompanied their masters in death to... more

Aztec Warrior with Rattles,'Handmade Ceramic Sculpture of Aztec Warrior from Mexico'

Mexican artisan Angel Ceron expertly designs and handcrafts this sculpture out of yellow clay from the state of Oaxaca. The sculpture depicts a traditionally clad Aztec warrior wearing an eagle headdress and holding two green rattles. Behind the... more

'Colima Dog' - Handcrafted Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Red Dog Sculpture

Holding an ear of corn in his teeth this plump little dog replicates those found in shaft tombs throughout western Mexico and especially in the state of Colima. Angel Ceron depicts the itzcuintli a cheerful barkless species prized by ancient man.... more