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Mexican Guerrero Polychrome Hand-Carved Wood Dance Mask

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 800.00 USD
Mexican Guerrero Polychrome Hand-Carved Wood Dance Mask
This mask is a hand-carved wood ceremonial object finished with polychrome pigment, in the style of folk art from Guerrero, Mexico. The face is painted with red pigment and features a prominent nose and a wide mouth with carved white teeth. The eyes are painted with yellow irises and black radiating lines. The hair and beard are represented by multiple tiers of deeply carved snail-shell curls, decorated in horizontal bands of red, green, and yellow pigment. The reverse of the object displays rough-hewn tool marks and a darkened patina. A metal wire is attached to the back.

Dimensions: 22.00"L x 11.00"W x 6.00"H
Weight: 3.30 lb

Condition: Good