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White Horns Devil with cross
$300

White Horns Devil with cross
Cerrar
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  • White Horns Devil with cross
  • White Horns Devil with cross
  • White Horns Devil with cross
  • White Horns Devil with cross

On December 7th people celebrate the famous “Quema del Diablo” – Burning of the Devil, a purification ritual before Christmas Celebrations. Dancers dressed with red and black costumes will dance around the bonfires. The character is not necessarily evil; some pieces will be decorated with diverse symbols to represent different kind of personalities, good or evil. This piece has large white wooden horns attached as well as a white cross in the forehead. Notice the curious tiny black eyelashes and the black painted thick eyebrows that give the red glass eyes a superb look; funny looking moustaches, and teeth complete the piece’s extraordinary expression. Patina on the backside denotes use. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping. 

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Age: Approximately carved in the 1960’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: Samayac, Suchitepéquez
Materials: Wood
Use: Devil Dance
Technique: hand carved
Size: Approximately 5” x 9” x 6.5” (horns included)
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