Moreria Mask, Guatemala
Moreria Mask, Guatemala
$1,900.00
1st Half 20th Century
Wood, paint
8 × 6.5 × 4.25 in. / 20 × 17 × 11 cm
Height on custom display stand: 11 in. / 28 cm
An old Guatemalan mask traditionally stored in a Moreria, a store that is a repository for dance and festival regalia, and is available for individuals to rent.
The mask is a female character, as evidenced by the holes in the ears for earrings. although, the same face could be used as male character. The back has a dark smooth patina from age and use.
