Monkey Mask, Guatemala

Monkey Mask, Guatemala
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Polychrome wooden dance mask representing a monkey's head.
He appeared in the dance of the monkeys (Danza de los monos) or in the dance of the stags (Danza de los Venados). These two dances have a pre-Hispanic origin and include stories where different animals can intervene, which generally symbolize struggles between villagers and wild animals, between humans and evil spirits.
This mask is beautifully made and very realistic both in sculpting and painting. It is a very beautiful old testimony of Guatemalan indigenous art.
Size: 20.3 cm x 14 cm
Polychrome wood, wear, scratches and slight losses (see photos)
Late 19th or early 20th century
Guatemala
Provenance: ex private collection of Hawaii, United States
ex-Dave deRoche collection, California, USA
Sold with its base

Ref: YWOMHFBLTL

Style Tribal Art (Pre-Columbian art of Tribal Art Style)
Period 19th century (Pre-Columbian art 19th century)
Country of origin Guatemala
Width (cm) 14 cm
Height (cm) 20,3 cm
Materials Wood
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
Location 69620, Ternand, France
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