Teotihuacan style incense burner with decorated lid and bowl-shaped base. The cover has the bust of a character (probably a warrior) dressed in a feather headdress, earflares, nose ornament, and necklace. In both hands he holds flower-shaped elements with fringes and is surrounded by elements known as “3-mountain glyphs.”

In front is the image of a two-headed snake. The decoration was achieved with appliqué and modeling  techniques, as well as painting in red, yellow, blue and white.

*Pacific Coast of Guatemala, Tiquisate and La Gomera area, Escuintla

Height: 58 cm
Maximum diameter: 50 cm
Maximum width:: 38 cm

Similar objects have been found on the Pacific Coast of Guatemala, especially in the area of ​​Tiquisate and La Gomera, Escuintla.

On loan at the Miraflores Museum (2009-2012)

“TREASURES OF LA RUTA MAYA”. Quiroa Gallery, Museum Walkway, Casa Santo Domingo Hotel. Antigua Guatemala (August 30 – November 9, 2014)

Piece exhibited at the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta (October 4, 2015).

“EFFIGY VESSELS: FACES AND FORMS.” Spanish Cooperation Training Center, Antigua Guatemala (August 30-2018- February 24, 2019)

“MASTERWORKS BY THE PRE-COLUMBIAN ARTIST.” Santo Domingo del Cerro Cultural Center, Antigua Guatemala (from December 2019 to February 2, 2022)

“MASTERWORKS BY THE PRE-COLUMBIAN ARTIST.” La Ruta Maya Foundation, Guatemala City (November 6, 2024 to May 31st, 2025)

“Un Tesoro en cada Página” Sección Cultura, Prensa Libre. Guatemala, jueves 27 de enero del 2011. Página 52

“Miraflores Exhibe Colección de Ruta Maya”. Diario Siglo XXI. Miércoles 24 junio. 2009. Página 8.

CGN Noticias de Guatemala. Artículo de 5 Páginas. 30 noviembre del 2011.

“Mayas guardan secretos milenarios”; Prensa Libre. Miércoles 17 de septiembre del 2014. Página 44.