The charm of Guatemalan folk-art lies in its simplicity and primitive style. This art is a mirror of the highland Maya culture combining aspects of both the Christian and Mayan religious thinking. The small inexpensive wooden figures that are carved by LC,DC,and CHE are specifically made for local Mayans to keep in their homes and help deliver their prayers to God. These modest saints are not perfect figures and contain many flaws because the average Mayan Indian cannot afford to purchase the more expensive finely carved figures. The Mayans say these Saints were humans and like themselves imperfect. Please accept the charm that these figures convey and allow for their flaws in symmetry and form,which is expected. If you desire a more perfect example please purchase the more expensive figures of DC and MR. |
