Large Ceramic Maize God Folklore Green Tara and Manjushri

Green Tara and Manjushri

These fascinating plaques depict a Mayan scene of ritual human sacrifice

The elasticated waistband also has a drawstring tie for extra detail

Each of these beautiful ceramics is made in Jalisco

Also of note is her three eyes and beatific countenance

Large Ceramic Maize God Folklore Green Tara and ManjushriThis fine replica of a seated God is typical of the thousands of statues that have been found in Central America dating from 1, 500 BC up to the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century. The cultures varied greatly over time and were centred in differing parts of Central America ranging from the Olmecs, Toltecs, Zapotecs through to the more famous Mayan and Aztec civilisations. However, many of the gods were universal to all the civilisations. The Spanish