Life and Death in Teotihuacan Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull Mask

A 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 Cerón 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 cracks
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Intended as wall decor

13 in. H x 11 in. W x 3.5 in. D