Lot 260: Vintage Mayan Clay Mask, Maize God (Hun Hunahpu) Design
Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (172) · Sold
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- Auction
- Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (172)
- Lot Number
- 260
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 25
- Closed
- 11/6/25 7:19 PM PT
Description
This vintage decorative clay mask from Mexico is inspired by pre-Columbian art and is believed to represent the Maize God (Hun Hunahpu), a key deity in Mayan and other Mesoamerican cultures, symbolizing fertility, sustenance, and rebirth. Crafted from clay, the mask has an earthy texture and is hand-painted in multiple colors. The mask features a serene or neutral facial expression with large, wide-set eyes and a simple mouth opening. The elaborate headdress is adorned with geometric patterns and layered arches, prominently featuring three stylized ears of corn in the center as a direct reference to the Maize God. One earring is broken, but overall it remains in good condition.