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Mexican Vintage 1970 Ceremonial Mask Folklore Hand Made/Painted Wall Art

$ 19

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Culture: Mexican
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • Condition: Used
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Mexican Vintage 1970 Ceremonial Mask Folklore Hand Made/Painted Wall Art. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Mask was purchased in 1970 in Tasco /Mexico from a local artist during Dia de los Muertos Holidays.  Each masks made by this artist was very unique. Made from local wood and natural paints. Thanks for looking.
    These
    masks
    are used during the Holy Week representing the Pharisees; usually made by the participants with cloths, papier mache or
    wood
    ; they can be made like animals or humans and represent evil. After the Holy Week celebrations are over the
    masks
    are burnt which symbolizes evil's defeat.