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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Drew, post: 9545928, member: 3235&quot;]Here is a nice piece I found - carved 33x10 inches, circa 1950s-60s.&nbsp; it has eye cut outs like a mask, but it&#039;s really no mask at this size.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; This really scares the kids on Halloween which is why I always out it out with proper lighting.[ATTACH=full]454466[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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