Sitting Maize God Textiles the versatile dholak is now

the versatile dholak is now used in a huge number of global musical styles

Total hanging length approx: 100cm

an unbleached goat skin head and solid rope tuning

The ancient Maya had a very accurate method of counting days and years

craftsmanship

Sitting Maize God Textiles the versatile dholak is nowThis intricately carved figure depicts a version of a sitting maize god. He is shown with a large corn headdress and large round earrings. These Mexican ceramics are handmade in the traditional 'barro' style and are fired in a small kiln before being carefully hand painted. All our barro ceramics are made by a small family run pottery workshop in Texcoco. Colours may vary