Description:

Latin America, Mexico or Guatemala, ca. early 20th century CE. A collection of hand carved and painted wooden festival masks, one with a grotesque visage, a lizard, a bird, and a tiger. Wooden masks in Mexico and Guatemala were used in traditional dances and theatrical performances to depict historical and religious narratives. Some festivals include the Dance of the Conquest, which depicts the Spanish conquest of the Americas, and the Tiger Dance. Size of grotesque face: 9" L x 6" W (22.9 cm x 15.2 cm)

Provenance: private Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA collection

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#187643

  • Condition: Staining and discoloration to all pigments. Chips and abrasions to both paint layers and wood. Loss to top of bird mask. Stable pressure fissures on all and patina to wood. No repairs or restoration.

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