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Cargador with chin beard
$675

Cargador with chin beard
Cerrar
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  • Cargador with chin beard
  • Cargador with chin beard
  • Cargador with chin beard
  • Cargador with chin beard

The Dance of “El Costeño” tells the story of highlanders that go to the Pacific Coast during the crop season to earn an extra income. Since the coast is warmer, their skin turns red. This character is called “Cargador” and carries heavy loads on his back. The trademark of these characters is the nicely carved hair, but specially a nice curl. Notice the gracefully black painted eyelashes and eyebrows that highlight the black eyes. Black painted moustaches and beard give the piece a serious look. The piece was repaired, a crack on the left side can be seen, although a nice restoration was made on the back. Patina on the back denotes use.  Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!

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Age: Approximately carved in the 1940’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché Achí
Origin: Rabinal, Baja Verapaz
Materials: Wood
Use: Dance of El Costeño
Technique: hand carved at a Morería
Size: Approximately 7” x 9” x 4”
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