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Pink Maximon
$575

Pink Maximon
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"San Simon" or "Maximon" is an Indigenous Deity that had to be dressed as a Catholic Saint in order to survive the Spanish Inquisition. Some believe he represents "Judas Iscariot"; who has been sent back to Earth to perform good acts and wash away his sins. On Good Saturday, a puppet representing Judas is sited on the entrance of local churches, begging for offerings for the Cofradia or Religious Brotherhoods. Depending of the candle colours believers will pray for help on good or evil acts. Beer, "Octavos" (liquor), cigars, food and specific plants are required to prepare a "Limpia" or cleansing to get rid of bad luck and evil spirits. The characteristic attributes of these kinds of masks are eyes for the character, but no eye holes for the dancer to see since the piece is meant for a puppet. This mask has the custom made hole in the mouth for the never missing cigar. It has delicate carved hair, beard, moustaches and a beauty spot in his left cheek. Gorgeous carved nose and vivid black plastic eyes with large eyebrows and eyelashes add to the character’s look. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping.

Map
Age: Approximately carved in the 1950’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: Samayac, Suchitepéquez
Materials: Wood
Use: Mask for a Maximón Puppet
Technique: hand carved
Size: Approximately 4” x 8” x 6”
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