Description:

Latin America, Guatemala, ca. early 20th century CE. An early example of a hand-carved and hand-painted face mask depicting a bull with a fierce countenance in hues of black, brown, white, pink, and red. His prominent, separately-carved horns, flaring nostrils, determined-looking eyes, and lapping tongue make for an intimidating mask most likely used in the Dia de Todos los Santos (All-Saints Day) celebration in Guatemala. Animals are typically viewed as sacred in Guatemalan culture, and many zoomorphic visages are used in festival masks and forming stories around each depiction. A wonderful example! Size: 6.875" W x 6" H (17.5 cm x 15.2 cm).

Provenance: private collection of Dr. Evan Maurer, a former Curator of the Minneapolis Art Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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#132116

  • Condition: Age-commensurate surface wear, some chipping and fading to pigmentation, small nicks to horns, mouth, tongue, and peripheries, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits throughout. Three perforation holes for mounting or suspension. Old writing in pencil on inside of mask.

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