Gorgeous Ceremonial bull mask with white and brown painted details. Wooden horns are attached to the piece and are as well, decorated with black and white sections. The horns are highlighted by lovely leather ears. The white painted forehead has a painted bug. The snout has red low relieve carved nose holes and lips. The black painted eyes have tiny eyelashes giving the piece a nice look. This lovely mask has a great patina in its back side. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping.
Age: Approximately carved in the 1960’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché Achí
Origin: Rabinal, Baja Verapaz
Materials: Wood, leather
Use: Bull Dance, Baile de Animalitos, El Costeño
Technique: hand carved at a Morería
Size: Approximately 9” x 8” x 7” (horns and ears included)