{"product_id":"mayan-spirit-warrior-mask-jaguar-and-eagle","title":"Vintage Guatemalan Spirit Warrior Mask | Authentic Folk Art Import","description":"\u003c!-- PRODUCT SECTION --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-details\" aria-label=\"Mayan Spirit Warrior Mask – Jaguar and Eagle from Chichicastenango\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subtitle\"\u003eA powerful composite carving from the Quiché Highlands of Guatemala. Hand carved wood with bold polychrome paint, featuring a human face crowned by jaguar and eagle spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturns are accepted within 30 calendar days after delivery, subject to the Return Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications for the Jaguar and Eagle Spirit Mask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mayan Spirit Warrior Masks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown workshop carver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chichicastenango, Quiché Highlands, Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand carved wood with polychrome paint and varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red human face crowned with stacked jaguar and eagle heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jaguar embodies earth power, the eagle represents sky vision, united with the strength of the Mayan warrior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw carved wood with visible tool marks, fiber or wire hanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th to early 21st century workshop carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright intact paint, minor edge wear, no structural losses; see photos for exact condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"catalogue-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mask is a striking example of the \u003cem\u003eMayan Spirit Warrior\u003c\/em\u003e tradition. The stern red human visage represents ancestral authority, while the jaguar and eagle — stacked above in bold relief — symbolize the dual powers of earth and sky. The jaguar is rendered with spotted muzzle and feline eyes, while the eagle is shown through a hooked beak and piercing raptor gaze. Together, they embody the spiritual balance of strength and vision carried by Mayan men in ceremonial life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChichicastenango has long been a hub for mask workshops and \u003cem\u003emorerías\u003c\/em\u003e (rental shops) that serve festivals and dance dramas. This mask continues that lineage, blending human and animal forces into one emblematic warrior identity, reflecting the community belief in animal power as protectors and guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong\u003eMayan Spirit Warrior Masks Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite human–animal design uniting jaguar (earth) and eagle (sky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved and painted in the highland tradition of Chichicastenango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy finish and graphic linework made for strong stage presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful wall display piece with authentic cultural symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"display-notes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor display recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid direct sunlight and high humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with a soft dry brush; do not use water or solvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"authenticity\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttribution and Condition Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to Chichicastenango workshop practice based on style, palette, and glossy varnish finish. The stacked animal composition is consistent with late 20th to early 21st century market and rental-shop production in the Quiché Highlands. Surface shows light wear consistent with handling; carving remains strong and intact. See photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"seo-enhancers\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this mask represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e It represents a Mayan warrior spirit uniting human authority with jaguar earth power and eagle sky vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWas it used in ceremonies?\u003c\/strong\u003e This mask type follows Chichicastenango festival and rental traditions. It reflects ceremonial aesthetics but is not guaranteed to have been danced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I hang it on a wall?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A hanger is included. For stability, use a discreet bracket to support the back rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT JSON-LD --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ JSON-LD --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44799651184697,"sku":"MS-0068","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/mayan-spirit-warrior-mask-jaguar-and-eagle-9508586.jpg?v=1786788782","url":"https:\/\/fromtheandes.com\/products\/mayan-spirit-warrior-mask-jaguar-and-eagle","provider":"From The Andes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}