Mexican Mayan Dance Mask Snake Devil Nails Red Gold Guatemala 1970s VTG Folk Art for Sale

Mexican Mayan Dance Mask Snake Devil Nails Red Gold Guatemala 1970s VTG Folk Art For Sale

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Mexican Mayan Dance Mask Snake Devil Nails Red Gold Guatemala 1970s VTG Folk Art:
$125.00

Mexican or Guatemalan Mayan Dance MaskPart of the Mayan TraditionThis bold and highly ornamented mask features a Snake wrapping around the Devil\'s faceNails protrude from his forehead in an intimidating manner.Red, Green, Yellow, Gold & Black Paint ornament the carved wooden mask.Perhaps this depicts a Colonizer? The pointy chin indicates this may be the case.In the style of other masks made in the 1970s in Veracruz.
This unique, evocative piece of Folk Art is one you won\'t see the like of again.
I\'ve seen thousands of carved Mayan dance masks, and I\'ve never seen one like this. The expressiveness, use of nails, and distinctive painting style all add an intense beauty.
12\" Tall6\" Wide
Has eye holes.
Has wire so that it can be easily hung.
Does not have many signs of wear or use.