Vintage Maya Calendar on Leather – Haab, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico – Handcrafted For Sale

Vintage Maya Calendar on Leather – Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico – 1950s–1970s – Handcrafted Pyrography – 45x45 cm---
Description:
Rare and visually striking vintage leather artwork featuring the Maya Haab calendar, handcrafted in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, during the 1950s–1970s. The image is burned (pyrography) onto natural or treated leather and depicts a central figure—believed to represent a day bearer or time deity—surrounded by the 18 months of the Maya solar calendar, each with its corresponding glyph and date range.
This piece is a fine example of traditional Mexican artisan work and cultural preservation. The inscription on the back reads:
> "Calendario Maya – Cultura Maya – Palenque Chiapas – Mexico"Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most important Maya archaeological zones in Mesoamerica, known for its refined art and glyphic inscriptions.---
Details:
Type: Wall art / Ethnographic collectible
Theme: Maya Haab Calendar
Material: Leather (natural or leatherette)
Technique: Pyrography (burned drawing)
Origin: Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico
Era: Vintage (1950s–1970s)
Size: approx. 45 × 45 cm
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor stains and age-related signs (see photos)
Unique feature: Hand-inscribed back with place and cultural packaged and shipped with tracking.Worldwide delivery available.
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