Featured Mexican Devil Mask

Here's a piece picked for $12.I'm guessing it's a Mexican Diablo mask from Guerrero.11" high,11 1/4" wide,5 1/2" deep.

 

I'm guessing that you guessed correctly

 

It could actually be from Guatemala. Those distinctive upper and lower eyelashes are commonly a feature of masks from there.

 

Thanks for the feedback.I'll def study some Guatemalan 'Diablos'.

 

Looks like you're ready for Halloween.

 

I've always wanted to go somewhere where Dia Del Muerto's done right-authentic costumes,the whole nine yards.

 

Here is a nice piece I found - carved 33x10 inches, circa 1950s-60s. it has eye cut outs like a mask, but it's really no mask at this size. The symbolism has links with pre-Columbian religions. Elements of these symbols have become part of Mexican Catholicism. The top figure is chupacabra, the mythical vampire bat/goatsucker. The devil central figure has a bat on the lower part of his face. Bat demons and bat Gods feature in many ancient Mexican religions. The Cristiano (Spaniard) with the two snakes has a special meaning as well. Serpents are an important part of Mexican culture. This really scares the kids on Halloween which is why I always out it out with proper lighting.

 

That's a beautiful piece Drew-well carved.Some of the modeling reminds me of the Colonial era workmanship.