Mayan Zodiac Astrological Calendar Carved Plaster Cast Art Tile Renato Dorfman

Mayan Zodiac Astrological Calendar Carved Plaster Cast Art Tile Renato Dorfman

This is a "Mayan Calendar" Renato Dorfman carved plaster cast art tile.
It is a vintage item, likely Mexican folk art.
The central figure is known as Mam, or the "carrier of time," carrying the weight of a full year on his back.
The surrounding glyphs form the 19 "months" of the Haab' or solar calendar of the Maya.
The Haab' calendar has 365 days, made up of 18 months of 20 days each, and a final short month of 5 days.
The plaque displays 19 different zodiac signs with their associated glyphs and dates.
It is a handmade item from Mexico, likely made of stoneware or plaster.
The text at the bottom provides contact information for a gallery location in Cancun, Mexico.
Measurement: 5.5 x 1 x 5.5 in
Weight: 1 lb

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Features:
• Plaster Cast Ti