Vintage Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Dance Mask Red Puebla Diablo Devil Man For Sale

Up for sale is a striking vintage Mexican folk art dance mask, hand-carved from a solid block of wood and finished with vibrant red, black, and white polychrome paint. This character mask heavily shares visual characteristics with traditional festival figures, such as a Diablo (devil), Pilato, or Santiaguero character from the Sierra de Puebla region of Mexico.
The mask features excellent craftsmanship, highlighted by deeply carved stylized hair and eyebrows, painted eyelashes around wide cutout eyes, and a prominent black mustache, beard, and stylized mouth showing carved teeth. It makes for an incredible, dramatic statement piece for collectors of ethnographic art, international masks, or unique bohemian home decor.Condition:
Good vintage condition with beautiful character. Shows minor surface wear, small paint chips, and natural aging consistent with age and hand-made folk art. Please view all photos closely to evaluate the detailed condition and craftsmanship of the front and backDimensions:• Height: Approx. 9 1/4 inches
• Width: Approx. 7 1/2 inches
• Depth: Approx. 4 inches at the thickest point

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