Colourful Eagle Headdress Mask Jumpers and delicate coconut buttons run

and delicate coconut buttons run the entire length of the front

These statues are produced using the 'lost wax' method

They are also a popular and easy healing instrument that can be incorporated into daily rituals and healing practices

perfect for perching on the shelf

where two skeletal mask-makers craft vibrant masks amidst their tiny workshop

Colourful Eagle Headdress Mask Jumpers and delicate coconut buttons runThe eagle is a powerful symbol that is often seen in Mesoamerican artwork and iconography. Eagle warriors were a special class of soldier in the Aztec military and were the most feared. They were made up of the bravest soldiers or those that had taken the most prisoners. These colourful Mexican masks are handmade in the traditional 'barro' style and are fired in a small kiln before being carefully hand painted. Specifications: 28cm 23cm 9cm Origin: