Kukulkan — the Feathered Serpent — soars through the heart of Maya civilisation as one of its most supreme and awe-inspiring deities. God of wind, rain, storms, and the very act of creation, Kukulkan was worshipped across the Yucatan Peninsula and gave his name to the great pyramid of Chichén Itzá, where twice a year the shadow of a serpent descends its steps at the equinox. This hand-carved ash wood statue captures his serpentine majesty, part of our Mexican Heritage & Aztec Mythology collection , finished with a lacquer that honours every carved detail.
Each piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. Available in Colored and Brown, the carving renders Kukulkan’s feathered serpent form with striking presence — a powerful centrepiece for any altar or collection dedicated to Mesoamerican sacred art.
Details
- Material: Ecological ash wood
- Finish: Lacquer
- Dimensions: 8.0 × 6.0 × 1.7 in / 20.5 × 15.3 × 4.5 cm
- Variants: Colored, Brown
- Easy to clean with a dry cloth
Kukulkan in Maya Mythology
- Identity: The Feathered Serpent god of the Maya — a supreme deity of wind, rain, storms, and creation, worshipped across the Yucatan Peninsula and throughout Mesoamerica
- The great pyramid: El Castillo at Chichén Itzá was built in his honour — at the spring and autumn equinoxes, the play of light and shadow creates the illusion of a serpent descending the pyramid’s steps, a phenomenon that draws thousands of visitors each year
- Parallel deities: Closely related to Quetzalcoatl of the Aztec tradition — both represent the union of the earthly serpent and the celestial bird, the merging of earth and sky
- Domain: Governs wind, rain, and the life-giving forces of nature — as well as knowledge, learning, and the arts of civilisation
- Symbolism: The feathered serpent represents the union of opposites — earth and sky, matter and spirit, the primal and the divine — and the transformative power of knowledge and creation
Ideal For
- Collectors of Maya and Mesoamerican mythology and pre-Columbian art
- Spiritual practitioners drawn to serpent deity energy and Mesoamerican cosmology
- Striking home decor for lovers of ancient civilisations, world mythology, and sacred art
Shipping & Global Delivery
We ensure your artisan carvings reach you safely through our global network of makers:
- European Union: EU orders are shipped directly from our Studio in Spain. Shop items in stock in Spain →
- United States: Orders for the USA are shipped from our USA Warehouse for rapid domestic delivery. Shop items in stock in the USA →
- Global & Availability: For all other international countries, or in cases where the item is currently unavailable in our Spain or US locations, your statue will be handcrafted and shipped with care from our primary Workshop in Ukraine.
Returns
We gladly accept returns and exchanges. Contact us within 30 days of delivery. Detailed return information here.
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Care
Colour shades and textures may differ slightly from actual products depending on your monitor settings. Wipe clean with a dry cloth only.
The Feathered Serpent descends — the Kukulkan statue is hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.