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Old Rabinal Malinche - Treasures
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Old Rabinal Malinche - Treasures
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  • Old Rabinal Malinche - Treasures
  • Old Rabinal Malinche - Treasures
  • Old Rabinal Malinche - Treasures
  • Old Rabinal Malinche - Treasures
  • Old Rabinal Malinche - Treasures
  • Old Rabinal Malinche - Treasures
  • Old Rabinal Malinche - Treasures

The following item belongs to the range of “Antique and Rare Items of the Casa de Artes’ Treasures Series”. This item can only be purchased online using PAYPAL or a US Dollar Check sent to our P.O. Box address in Florida, USA. For buying instructions please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. ----  Gorgeous antique ceremonial mask from the Dance of the Conquest. This character represents the woman who helped Cortes forge alliances with various Indian nations against the Aztecs. Doña Marina/La Malinche traveled with Cortes as he conquered Mexico.  She is considered the mother of the Mestizo (European-American Indian) Latin American race. La Malinche, took part in the Spanish conquest and gave birth to one of Cortes\' children. She is present in different Ceremonial Mask Dances as she can speak many Indigenous languages and Spanish, she is a translator. A very influential character but is seen as a prostitute who sold her country to the Conquistadores. To be called a “malinchista” is to be called a lover of foreigners, a traitor. Notice the lovely blush on cheeks and nose. Low relieve carved hairs are highlighted by graceful curls at the forehead. Tiny eyelashes and fine eyebrows decorate the beautiful black and blue painted eyes; her face is highlighted by small grin where her red lips and teeth can be seen. Many layers of paint can be seen, as well as a magnificent patina on the back, both denote lots of use and age.

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Age: Approximately carved in the late 1800’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché Achí
Origin: Rabinal, Baja Verapaz
Materials: Wood
Use: Dance of the Conquest
Technique: hand carved at a Morería
Size: Approximately 7.5” x 5” x 4”
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