Mayan Aztec Face Mask Mother of Pearl & Carved Stones Mexican Folk Art Souvenir

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Mayan Aztec Face Mask Mother of Pearl & Carved Stones Mexican Folk Art Souvenir
Made up of different stones and materials. Handcrafted in Mexico.
Measures approx 8.5" in height x 6.25" wide. Base is some kind of stone, I think it’s slate.
Most are made from SEMI PRECIOUS STONE MOTHER OF PEARL, ABALONE SHELL, AGATE, and ONYX.
VERY GOOD CONDITION.
Fun fact. The name Chichen Itza is a Mayan language term for “at the mouth of the well of the Itza.” The Itza were an ethnic group of Mayans who had risen to power in the northern part of the Yucatan peninsula, where the city is located.
The well in the name refers to a number of underground rivers that run beneath the region and likely served as the source of water for the city. This easy access to water made the location perfect for a city the size of Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza was one of the most important city-states in pre-Hispanic America and is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico today.
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