Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala

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This Guatemalan dance mask is carved from a reddish hardwood and possesses a stylized crown of thorns or battlement design on the forehead and temples. With a noble nose and full moustache, his eyes were carved rather than inlaid with glass. It measures 8” in height by 6.5” in width. 19th century.  #2801  $2800
 
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, left
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, right
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, forehead
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, chin
Art of the Americas - Dance mask, Guatemala, back

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