Coba Ruins Tulum, Carved Wooden Jaguar Head Art, Vintage, 1970's Tree rings can even be

Tree rings can even be seen from the back of the jaguar head

He was considered the father of all other Inca gods and creator of the universe

The left side image is of a ceremonial Tumi knife featuring the Sincan Deity Naymlap

Viracocha was the supreme god of the Incas

- In modern Peru

Coba Ruins Tulum, Carved Wooden Jaguar Head Art, Vintage, 1970's Tree rings can even beThis spectacular vintage carved wooden jaguar head was made by indigenous artisans near the Mayan ruins of Coba outside of Tulum. The date of creation is unknown, possibly 1970's or earlier, generally classified as folk art. The wood is worn with age. There is a hint of red paint behind the left ear, indicating that at one point it may have been painted before being sanded down and stained a dark rich natural brown. It is almost life size with glass