{"product_id":"vintage-mexican-terracotta-clay-mask-owl-headdress-mesoamerican-wall-art-9","title":"Vintage Mexican Terracotta Clay Mask Owl Headdress Mesoamerican Wall Art 9\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eA refined 9-inch vintage Mexican terracotta wall mask depicting a serene Mesoamerican figure crowned by a detailed owl headdress. Hand-molded in warm terracotta clay with fine black stippling and soft teal-green accents on the browband and ear spools, this relief plaque embodies ancient night-spirit symbolism and Latin American folk craft. A charming, soulful accent for Southwestern, Organic Modern, Boho, or global art collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Artistic Background\u003cbr\u003eIn Mesoamerican traditions—including Maya, Zapotec, and Teotihuacan cultures—the owl (búho) was venerated as a nocturnal messenger, guardian of wisdom, and connection to the spiritual realm. This mask features a tranquil facial countenance shielded beneath an owl's feathered crest and round eyes. Stamped on the reverse with \"REPROD. AUTR. INAH R.I.-134\" (authorized by Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History) and bearing an original paper maker label reading \"Máscara búho - OWL MASK,\" this piece represents a certified museum-standard artisan reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Surface Character\u003cbr\u003e• Pristine structural integrity crafted from dense molded terracotta clay with no cracks or fractures.\u003cbr\u003e• Hand-applied matte slip finish features fine black speckling, a textured feather pattern on the owl crest, and subtle sage\/teal accents across the headband and ear spools.\u003cbr\u003e• Stamped on the reverse with official INAH authorization markings, complete with an original paper taxonomy label and pre-tied suede hanging cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003cbr\u003e• Height: 9.0 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Width\/Diameter: 7.8 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Depth: 1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049616797982,"sku":"BA-0765","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8388894877_tfpb.jpg?v=1790371913","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-mexican-terracotta-clay-mask-owl-headdress-mesoamerican-wall-art-9","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}