Pyro engravings in leather - Mayan Tobacco God

In this artwork, the Tobacco God, or God L according to the Dresden code classification, is superbly hand engraved in leather using heat for the brown and black tones and natural colors

The skilled descendant from Mayan and Aztec prehispanic cultures, give life to ancient Gods and religious myths

God L of the Schellhas-Zimmermann-Taube classification of codical gods is one of the major pre-Spanish Maya deities, specifically associated with trade. Characterized by high age, he is one of the Mam ('Grandfather') deities. More specifically, he evinces jaguar traits (particularly the ear), a broad feathery hat topped by an owl, and a jaguar mantle or a cape with a pattern somewhat resembling an armadillo shell. The best-known monumental representation is on a door jamb of the inner sanctuary of Palenque's Temple of the Cross.

295 mm high x 295 mm wide