Q: I was told this is a Mexican Day of the Dead mask. The rarity, quality and looks have me stumped. Nathan, 524
A: It’s a Guerrero-type face with horns and decoration more common to other states. I haven’t seen it before either, but it’s very Mexican. We should call it decorative. Day of the Dead material is very popular with tourists. Many of these masks are in the shape of skulls, and there are a few other characters as well. This is not one of them, however. C+
2 Comments
Tom Pirazzini
Hi Bob,
I am sure that the mask is “decorative”.
Bob Ibold
Thanks for commenting. It’s always good when a serious collector such as yourself confirms my suspicions.