This is a miniature Vejigante mask from Puerto Rico that (in life-size) are worn at Carnival with elaborate, colorful costumes. The 4 long projections are HORNS. Though similar to the many various types from Mexico, these are quite distinctly Puerto Rican. Search vejigante to see these in real life use through photos. The face of the mask is 3" x 5.5". And from the farthest point of the horns, both side-to-side and top-to-bottom is 13".

I had a very good friend who I knew for a very long time who collected masks–and I have ended up with all his vintage decorative masks from other countries (Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guatemala, Nepal, South Africa, Indonesia, and countries I haven’t identified yet). There are about 50 of these masks. I am selling them for my friend’s estate. They are so stinkin’ excellent, but I am having a really hard time researching them. I think it’s because all ceremonial and tribal masks are hand-made, hand-painted and hand-carved. They’re all One Of A Kind! I found out about this one from a helpful eBayer.

This mask measures 13" x 13" x 6"  Late 20th century, or more likely, early 21st century.

Please look at all the photos and read everything I've written about the condition and description of this item. Contact me via eBay if you have any questions that the photos or description do not answer. If I can ship it to you safely for less, I will refund you any significant difference. 

I'm a highly rated seller and I ship quickly. It'll come to you from a smoke-free, pet-free house. Thanks for the consideration.