vintage mask wood carved glass eyes. Polychrome painted over wood

"Danza de los Parachicos" mask. From Chiapas, Mexico.

The colourful costume of the Parachicos consists, most importantly, of a carved mask, supposedly, as a shield to hide the wearer’s face, requesting the Sun to protect him from evil and darkness [El Universal], although it is also believed that it is a reflection of the physical characteristics of the Spanish conquistador [Tierra de lo Grande]. Traditionally made out of red cedar, the mask is, in fact, decorated with lacquer to imitate Spanish features – such as light skin, rosy cheeks, facial hair and blue or green glass eyes. The Parachico is depicted with a mutton-chop beard and closed mouth.

Hand carved wood, polychrome gessoed with oil paint and beautiful blue glass eyes. Rare to still find the wood carved masks. Collectible! Halloween!

1950

8 inches tall

7 inches wide

4 inches deep

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Expect some imperfections that are typical to the hand made nature of this art piece.