Q: Do you agree that this is a Mexican, rather than Guatemalan mask? Nate, 840
A: Of course, there are some masks from nearby Guatemala of similar design, but this design is so typical of many areas in Mexico. It portrays a light-skinned man with black eyebrows and mustache. The holes for seeing and attaching strings, plus the facial characteristics, are also typical. It’s well carved and appears to be old and used; most of the things a collector of Mexican masks wants… though it’s pretty low-key. A-
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Bryan Stevens
This looks very much like a Curpite mask from Michoacan.
Bryan Stevens
Bryan Stevens
For a similar mask see Máscaras Tradicionales de México, by Ruth Lechuga, page 136.
Bryan Stevens
Mariano Baxter
Nate 840, if you are willing to sell such an exquisite piece, my offer is $450 USD.
Mariano 230, aidenmiles0@gmail.com