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20th C. Guatemalan Wood Dance Masks (3)
20th C. Guatemalan Wood Dance Masks (3)
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Central America, Guatemala, ca. early 20th century. A wonderful trio of hand-carved and hand-painted wooden dance masks, perhaps representing characters from the "Dance of the Conquest". Each visage presents with skillfully delineated facial features, mustaches (one with a goatee as well), and thick coiffures. All have openwork eyes for the wearer to see; two with long eyelashes surrounding the openings which is traditional to the culture; and one has a pair of perched black birds with red breasts and white details flanking his forehead. Together they make a fabulous ensemble! Size of largest: 7.25" W x 9.125" H (18.4 cm x 23.2 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection, acquired by descent from the owner's father, collection amassed between 1950 and 1990

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Condition
Expected nicks and scratches to versos with some glue remains around verso of ocular region of each. A few light nicks and minor chips to peripheries. Otherwise, very nice with impressive remaining pigment and perforations at top centers for attachment/suspension.

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20th C. Guatemalan Wood Dance Masks (3)

Estimate $600 - $800
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