Aztec Chac Mool Ceramic Sculpture _artisan--thistle-farms-tag-boilerplate producing hand-beaded gifts and accessories

producing hand-beaded gifts and accessories

Nyoman Rena crafts the beautiful design by hand

Wrap yourself in the cool comfort of this luxurious long-sleeved hand-painted robe

and is skillfully braided with beads and charms into our truly inspiring bracelet collection

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Aztec Chac Mool Ceramic Sculpture _artisan--thistle-farms-tag-boilerplate producing hand-beaded gifts and accessoriesThe legendary chac mool sculpture, found in front of the Templo Mayor in Mexico City, is masterfully replicated by Mexican artisan Angel Cern. Sculpted by hand, the ceramic piece depicts a man with elaborate headdress and ornamentation holding a bowl over his belly. It is believed to be designed to hold ritual offerings, perhaps human hearts. The name, chac mool, means 'red jaguar' and was intended to refer to those sculptures found in the Yucatan