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Mexican Folk Mask - Authentic Antique - Oaxaca - Hand Carved Wood - Tepantapec

$ 422.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Masks
  • Condition: This beautiful antique specimen is in excellent original condition. Unpainted raw wood exposes hand carving details. As this item is very old, there is aging to the wood that one would expect from such an item.
  • Material: Wood
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Signed?: Unsigned
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    MEXICAN FOLK MASK
    Hand Carved Wood, Very Antique
    Distrito Etla, Juquila, OAXACA
    SANTA MARIA TEPANTEPEC
    "When a girl turns 12, she has to wear this mask as she dances at her party. The party begins at 4 PM and they dance until they drop."
    This mask was purchased in Oaxaca, Mexico in the 1970s by a seminal Los Angeles art dealer and collector of all things cool. It has since been a part of this outstanding and valuable collection. Now it is your chance to own this beautiful, rare, authentic piece of Mexican folk history.
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