The Rowton Collection

World Menagerie, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Standing on three jaguar heads, this vessel honors the legacy of El Salvador's Maya culture. "This is a replica from the Maya Pipil group, and we used the same ceramic techniques they developed over a thousand years ago," explains Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza. The terracotta vessel is painted by hand with dyes obtained from achiote seeds, as well as with acrylic paints.

It's too small for what I wanted it for so I placed it elsewhere.. Jacqueline. Bryantown, MD. Mon Feb 12 2018

This Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza vase is brought to you in association with National Geographic. The unique art of the Maya people finds its way to this hand-crafted vase from Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza. "We preserve the ceramic techniques they developed thousands of years ago," says Mendoza of this piece. Color for the background is obtained from achiote seeds, and the image details are done with acrylics.

I have two of these vessels, this one and one a little larger. I use them for pencils, scissors, etc. My side tables are less cluttered and the vases look stylish with my living room decor. Pros: Beautiful and practicle Cons: Took a little long to ship. Sara. Nashville, TN. Wed Jul 15 2015

This Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza vase is brought to you in association with National Geographic, who searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Maya warriors evoke admiration in this stunning vase replica from Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza. The imagery replicates those found in ancient temples, and they are painted by hand with admirable precision. The terracotta ceramic vase is crafted by hand with techniques developed by the Maya over a thousand years ago, including the preparation of achiote seeds for the background color.

Jennifer. Omaha, NE. Wed Jan 24 2024