Front view of a vintage Mexican folk art mask with red-painted human face.
Side profile showing the mask's depth of 4.4 inches.
Side profile showing the mask's depth of 4.4 inches.
Front view of a vintage Mexican folk art mask with red-painted human face with an egg for size reference.
Detail of fox/dog carving and integration with the human face.
Close-up of hand-carved facial features and painted red surface.
Close-up of rabbit carving and painted details.
View of the back with attached hanging wire
Front view of a vintage Mexican folk art mask with red-painted human face.
Side profile showing the mask's depth of 4.4 inches.
Side profile showing the mask's depth of 4.4 inches.
Front view of a vintage Mexican folk art mask with red-painted human face with an egg for size reference.
Detail of fox/dog carving and integration with the human face.
Close-up of hand-carved facial features and painted red surface.
Close-up of rabbit carving and painted details.
View of the back with attached hanging wire

Vintage Polychrome Folk Art Mexican Mask

$385.00

Object: Dance Mask
Culture: Mexican Folk Art
Origin: Mexico (likely Michoacán or Guerrero region)
Period: 1940-1950
Medium: Hand carved wood with painted surface; hanging wire attached
Dimensions: Height 17.6 in. (44.7 cm); Width 7.6 in. (19.3 cm); Depth 4.4 in. (11.2 cm)
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and ceremonial use.

Description:

A hand carved wooden mask from mid-20th century Mexico featuring a portrait in the center. A carved rabbit figure adorns the top of the mask, while a fox or dog figure is carved on the bottom. The mask retains its original painted surface with wear consistent with use/age. A hanging wire is attached to the back for display.

Object: Dance Mask
Culture: Mexican Folk Art
Origin: Mexico (likely Michoacán or Guerrero region)
Period: 1940-1950
Medium: Hand carved wood with painted surface; hanging wire attached
Dimensions: Height 17.6 in. (44.7 cm); Width 7.6 in. (19.3 cm); Depth 4.4 in. (11.2 cm)
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and ceremonial use.

Description:

A hand carved wooden mask from mid-20th century Mexico featuring a portrait in the center. A carved rabbit figure adorns the top of the mask, while a fox or dog figure is carved on the bottom. The mask retains its original painted surface with wear consistent with use/age. A hanging wire is attached to the back for display.