20th C. Guatemalan Painted Wood Bull Mask
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Latin America, Guatemala, ca. early 20th century CE. This bull means business! An early example of a hand-carved and hand-painted face mask depicting a bull with a fierce countenance. His prominent, separately carved horns, flaring nostrils, determined looking eyes, and lapping tongue make for an intimidating mask most likely used in La Diablada or Danza de lost Diablos (Dance of the Devils) in Guatemala. Animals have traditionally been regarded as sacred in Uru mythology which is a source of symbolism for the Diablada. A fabulous example with eye holes for the wearer to see, painted in a dramatic color scheme of red, black, white, and gold! Nice patina commensurate with age and use! Size: 10" L x 9" W (25.4 cm x 22.9 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private Morgan collection, Santa Monica, CA
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#114983
Latin America, Guatemala, ca. early 20th century CE. This bull means business! An early example of a hand-carved and hand-painted face mask depicting a bull with a fierce countenance. His prominent, separately carved horns, flaring nostrils, determined looking eyes, and lapping tongue make for an intimidating mask most likely used in La Diablada or Danza de lost Diablos (Dance of the Devils) in Guatemala. Animals have traditionally been regarded as sacred in Uru mythology which is a source of symbolism for the Diablada. A fabulous example with eye holes for the wearer to see, painted in a dramatic color scheme of red, black, white, and gold! Nice patina commensurate with age and use! Size: 10" L x 9" W (25.4 cm x 22.9 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private Morgan collection, Santa Monica, CA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#114983
Condition
Missing bell that would have been strung through the horns. Otherwise intact except for a few stable age cracks. Wonderful patina commensurate with age and use.
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20th C. Guatemalan Painted Wood Bull Mask
Estimate $300 - $600
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