This character is a warrior that fights the Spanish Conquistadores and represents a Mayan Soldier. Notice the carved hair decorated with red and orange flowers on both sides. Dark brown skin and black hair are the character's features. Beautiful light rose glass eyes and red lips give this piece a vivid look. Notice the well carved moustaches and sideburns. And the couple of golden teeth to show wealth. A great patina on the interior denotes decades of use. The nose shows some scratches with a red backgorund, this mask could have been previously an Ajitz, the wizard. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping.
Age: Approximately carved in the 1940’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: Santa Cruz del Quiché, El Quiché
Materials: Wood
Use: Dance of the Conquest
Technique: hand carved at a Morería
Size: Approximately 7.5” x 7” x 5”