{"title":"Masks With Meaning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese were never just decoration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross Highland Guatemala, masks have given form to animals and characters associated with strength, protection, vigilance, renewal, abundance, adaptability, endurance and more. This collection brings together 25 individually stocked masks so you can begin with the meaning, then discover the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength. Protection. Renewal. Vigilance. Abundance. Adaptability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each product title tells you what the mask represents. Each mask currently has one piece available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"guatemalan-jaguar-mask-midnight-sun-edition","title":"Vintage Guatemalan Jaguar Mask | Strength \u0026 Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome call it folklore. Some call it superstition. In Maya culture, the jaguar has long carried associations with power, strength, and protection. This vintage Guatemalan mask gives that enduring symbol a hand-carved form, made to carry meaning as strongly as it carries color and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarved from wood and painted by hand in vibrant colors, this is an individual piece of Guatemalan folk art rather than mass-produced décor. Whether you see the jaguar as a protective symbol, a sign of courage, or simply a powerful image from Maya tradition, it brings a story and a sense of presence to the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved and hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strength, protection, and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-a-kind piece; one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not have to believe a symbol can change a home. People have simply been surrounding themselves with symbols of strength and protection for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44398318059577,"sku":"MS-0026","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/vintage-guatemalan-jaguar-mask-5547737.jpg?v=1760393272"},{"product_id":"guatemalan-pig-mask-floral-snout-edition","title":"Vintage Guatemalan Pig Mask | Abundance \u0026 Prosperity","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome call it folklore. Some call it superstition. In the living mask traditions of Highland Guatemala, animals can carry ideas people want close to them. The pig has been associated in local ceremonial narratives with abundance, fertility, and the earth, giving this Aj Canil Family carving a meaning beyond its striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-carved in wood and painted in obsidian black with constellation-like white markings, floral eyes, a blushed snout, and tangerine ears, the mask is unmistakably individual. It is a singular Aj Canil Family piece with no reproductions, made within the evolving cultural traditions of Chichicastenango.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aj Canil Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chichicastenango, Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved wood with natural and acrylic paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black pig with white markings, floral eyes, blushed snout, and orange ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundance, fertility, and connection to the earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Singular piece; no reproductions; one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not have to believe a symbol brings abundance into a home to understand why people have kept symbols of prosperity around them for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44404490895417,"sku":"MS-0027","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/vintage-guatemalan-pig-mask-2777188.jpg?v=1760393413"},{"product_id":"jaguar-mask-sunfire-eclipse-edition","title":"Vintage Guatemalan Jaguar Mask | Power \u0026 Courage","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Maya culture, the jaguar has long represented formidable power, strength, and protection. This vintage Guatemalan jaguar mask draws on that symbolism through a hand-carved, hand-painted form with the visual force that made the animal such an enduring figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by Guatemalan artisans using traditional techniques, the mask carries the irregularities and painted character of work made by hand. It can be appreciated as folk art alone, but its deeper appeal is the idea behind the animal: strength held close, courage made visible, and a symbol with meaning beyond decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved and painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted and hand-painted using traditional techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power, strength, and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you believe in the symbolism or simply value what it represents, the jaguar has carried its reputation for power for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44404507508793,"sku":"MS-0028","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/vintage-guatemalan-jaguar-mask-4897875.jpg?v=1760393453"},{"product_id":"vintage-guatemalan-lion-mask-strength-vigilance","title":"Vintage Guatemalan Lion Mask | Strength \u0026 Vigilance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lion is not an ancient Maya animal, but it became part of Guatemala’s evolving highland mask tradition as an image of strength, authority, and vigilance. This mid-century mask by the Aj Canil Family of Chichicastenango shows how Indigenous carving traditions absorbed new figures while continuing to give animals symbolic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from wood and painted in saturated ochres, reds, turquoise, and concentric details, the mask is defined by carved fangs and a pronounced mane. Its vintage patina and surface wear contribute to the character of a singular piece rather than a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aj Canil Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chichicastenango, Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved wood with natural and acrylic paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion with carved mane, fangs, saturated color, and concentric painted details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage patina and surface wear; see photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strength, authority, and vigilance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Singular piece; one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymbols do not have to be ancient to become meaningful. 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Carved by the Aj Canil Family of Chichicastenango, this mask gives that restless intelligence a face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from wood with natural pigments and inset glass eyes, the mask has an elongated snout, exposed teeth, crimson accents, charcoal-black markings, and a patinated surface. It is a singular piece with no reproductions, made within a living Guatemalan mask-carving tradition rather than as factory décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aj Canil Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chichicastenango, Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved wood, natural pigments, and glass eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated coyote face with exposed teeth, crimson accents, and dark markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptability, wit, transformation, and survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Singular piece; no reproductions; one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the jaguar represents the power to stand firm, the coyote represents something different: knowing how to survive when the world changes around you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44405066235961,"sku":"MS-0032","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/vintage-guatemalan-coyote-mask-1189015.jpg?v=1760393440"},{"product_id":"guatemalan-horse-mask-fury-of-the-painted-plains","title":"Vintage Guatemalan Horse Mask | Endurance \u0026 Momentum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWithin Guatemala’s evolving mask tradition, the horse became a figure of movement, endurance, and momentum. Those associations are not ancient Maya doctrine, but they are part of why the animal remains such a compelling symbol: it represents the ability to move through distance, difficulty, and change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage horse mask was made by hand in Guatemala using traditional carving and painting techniques. Its vivid color and individually worked surface make it distinct from mass-produced décor, while the original description identifies the piece as one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved and painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional hand carving and hand-painted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Endurance, momentum, freedom, and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-a-kind piece; one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are drawn to objects for what they represent, the horse is a simple idea made visible: keep moving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44405219459129,"sku":"MS-0033","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/vintage-guatemalan-horse-mask-4511794.jpg?v=1760393271"},{"product_id":"vintage-guatemalan-horse-mask-journey-persistence","title":"Vintage Guatemalan Horse Mask | Journey \u0026 Persistence","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe horse became part of Guatemalan life and imagery after European contact, eventually entering the country’s evolving folk and festival traditions. For a modern home, its symbolism is direct: journey, persistence, and the willingness to move forward even when the road is uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-carved and painted by Guatemalan artisans using traditional techniques, this vintage mask carries vivid color and the irregular character of work made by hand. The original description identifies it as a one-of-a-kind piece, so the individual carving is the piece you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved and painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional artisan carving and hand-painted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Journey, persistence, and forward movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-a-kind piece; one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo symbol can guarantee where a road leads. The horse represents the resolve to take the next step anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44405246754873,"sku":"MS-0034","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/vintage-guatemalan-horse-mask-9731916.jpg?v=1760393278"},{"product_id":"guatemala-stork-mask-long-beaked-elegance","title":"Vintage Guatemalan Stork Mask | Family \u0026 New Beginnings","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcross folk traditions, the stork has been associated with family, fertility, good fortune, and the arrival of something new. This vintage Guatemalan stork mask brings that familiar symbolism into a hand-carved form, giving the long-beaked bird a presence that can be appreciated both as folk art and as a personal emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by Guatemalan artisans, the mask reflects the country’s living tradition of carved animal figures, where imported and native creatures alike became part of an evolving visual language. 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