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Green Chin Moor
$650

Green Chin Moor
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  • Green Chin Moor

During the Moors & Christians dance, Christians will fight Moors representing the Crusade battles inEurope. Spaniards brought the dance toGuatemala telling tall tales about their victory over the Muslim Invasion. The Dance is sometimes called -12 Pares de Francia -12 Pairs of France, in a reference to Charlemagne and the Catholic overcome. Guatemalan Ceremonial Mask Dances are performed to honour both Catholic and Mayan Deities. The Christian side is represented with blond, white-pale skin characters; meanwhile the Moors are portrayed with black hair and red-dark skin. This piece has extraordinary painted eyebrows and tiny eyelashes that give the eyes a stunning look. A green painted chin reflects the recently shaved beard; the face is framed with the typical armour used during Medieval Times. Notice the Patina on the back denotes use. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping.

 

Map
Age: Approximately carved in the 1940’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché Achí
Origin: Rabinal, Baja Verapaz
Materials: Wood
Use: Moors & Christians Dance
Technique: hand carved at a Morería
Size: Approximately 8” x 4.5” x 6”
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