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20th C. Mexican Guerreo Wood Child's Mask Smiling Skull

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20th C. Mexican Guerreo Wood Child's Mask Smiling Skull

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Latin America, Mexico, ca. early 20th century CE. A petite smiling skull mask carved from wood and painted stark white to produce a dramatic effect! Wonderful carving and exceeding rare to find! Size: 5" L x 4.25" W (12.7 cm x 10.8 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private A. Carmichael collection, New Orleans, LA acquired 1980.

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Condition

Intact with surface wear as shown. Perforations at temples and forehead for attaching strap.

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20th C. Mexican Guerreo Wood Child's Mask Smiling Skull

Name: 20th C. Mexican Guerreo Wood Child's Mask Smiling Skull
SKU: 42757846
Price: 200 USD
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