Help with this Joyeria Ropa Piel Art Plaque please...

Hello friends, I am trying to identify the figure in the center of this beautiful composite resing plaque from Mexico, as well as what the symbols surrounding it mean? My guess is twelve months? Any direction would be much appreciated....

 

aztec chief wearing a jaguar headdress.......i'd think.

 

The symbols around the edge look Maya to me, and I think the central figure is also Maya.

I don't know, the Maya calendar is very complicated.
Here is a wiki page on the Maya calendar, maybe that helps:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_calendar

 

Could be, with those big eyes, and he also has a jaguar connection.

 

Fyi, Joyeria Ropa Piel Arte simply means "Jewelry Clothing Leather Art ." It's not the name of a shop but a description of what they sell.

Debora

 

This looks similar to the crushed malachite in resin made by Zarebski in Mexico. Could be from them or a similar copier. These are not copies of pre Columbian work, but “interpretations” so you shouldn’t expect historical accuracy. A fair amount was made in mid 20th century and later. Unfortunately, like many vintage / antique items, prices are pretty low due to more supply than demand.

 

Thank you all very much for all the information, it is very much appreciated!

 

Thanks, I couldn't recall the name. They also made 'copies' of parts of actual pre-Columbian stelae etc.

 

Amazing knowledge among the members here!