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Red Vaquero with silver teeth
$325

Red Vaquero with silver teeth
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  • Red Vaquero with silver teeth
  • Red Vaquero with silver teeth
  • Red Vaquero with silver teeth
  • Red Vaquero with silver teeth
  • Red Vaquero with silver teeth
  • Red Vaquero with silver teeth
  • Red Vaquero with silver teeth
  • Red Vaquero with silver teeth

This character represents a sunburned cowboy from the Pacific Coast. This region is famous for its cattle and farms. Many highlanders come to the coast looking for an extra income. The carver shows his great ability with elaborated hair carvings. The wooden carved teeth are covered with silver colored paper, a rare detail on Guatemalan Masks to represent wealth. High relieve carved moustaches give the piece a solemn look. Notice the thick eyebrows that highlight the eyes. The backside of the piece has a great patina and shows age. This Vaquero or Cowboy appears in the “Baile Convite”, a disguises parade. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping.  

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Age: Approximately carved in the 1950’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: Samayac, Suchitepéquez
Materials: Wood
Use: Baile Convite
Technique: hand carved at a Morería
Size: Approximately 7” x 5” x 3.5”
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