Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala

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Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala


This jovial dance mask is from Guatemala. Expressively carved from hardwood, the eyebrows, eyelashes, hair and upper lip show remnants of black paint, while the teeth have traces of white. His curly side-parted hair and long sideburns were characteristic of the Spaniards depicted in these dances. His glass eyes are now missing. Please see multiple views below. 9” high by 6” wide. Late 1800’s.  #2802  $2800
 
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, left
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, right
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, back
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, detail
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, top of head
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, chin

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