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VINTAGE MEXICAN FOLK DANCE MASK C. 1920

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INDIGENOUS MEXICAN DANCE MASK

Here is a genuine old painted wood mask representing “El Caballero", a principal character in the important pre-Lenten carnival masked drama; this character is also disparagingly referred to as "El Gachupin", an immigrant to Mexico from Spain.

This genuine vintage mask dates to the early second quarter of the 20th century, measures 9” (22.8 cm) high x 7” (17.7 cm) wide x 3.75” (9.5 cm) deep and is decorated with white, pink, black and gilt paint. Without repairs or restoration and an insignificant hairline commensurate with use and age, this desirable mask is in excellent condition. 
 
This fine old mask has been in the seller’s personal collection since 1964 and represents
an ideal acquisition for the discerning collector, investor, curator or dealer.
   

This remarkable example of indigenous Mexican folk art is ethnographically-significant as well as a highly-collectible artwork;

* * * * * This authentic mask is NOT a contemporary tourist reproduction.* * * * *

This mask will be shipped with a registered Certificate of Authenticity signed by R.T. Rogers, certified American Society of Appraisers Ethnographic Art specialist (ret.)


“EL CABALLERO” DANCE MASK
Tlaxcala, Mexico
Early 20th Century

PROVENANCE: Acquired in Tlaxcala by the seller in 1964.

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If not to U.S. buyer’s satisfaction, this artwork may be returned as shipped within 14 days for a purchase price refund

 


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Here is a genuine old painted wood mask representing “El Caballero", a principal character in the important pre-Lenten carnival masked drama; this character is also disparagingly referred to as "El Gachupin", an immigrant to Mexico from Spain. This genuine vintage mask dates to the early second quarter of the 20th century, measures 9” (22.8 cm) high x 7” (17.7 cm) wide x 3.75” (9.5 cm) deep and is decorated with white, pink, black and gilt paint. Without repairs or restoration and an insignificant hairline commensurate with use and age, this desirable mask is in excellent condition.  This mask will be shipped with a registered Certificate of Authenticity signed by R.T. Rogers, certified American Society of Appraisers Ethnographic Art specialist (ret.)  Buyers with fewer than ten (or pri
Color Black, White and Red
Material Painted wood
Original/Reproduction Original