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Antique Mexican Masks

Antique Jaguar Mask — Traditional Mexican Carving
Antique Jaguar Mask — Traditional Mexican Carving

Antique Jaguar Mask — Traditional Mexican Carving

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Antique Mexican mask hand-carved in wood, depicting the powerful face of a jaguar—one of the most

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Antique Mexican Demon Mask

Antique Mexican Demon Mask

$350

H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in

Antique Mexican Demon Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mexican Diablo Mask
Antique Mexican Diablo Mask

Antique Mexican Diablo Mask

$500

H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in

Antique Mexican Diablo Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Diablo mask in wood, circa 1940. Great patina.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Ceremonial Coyote Mask, Mexico
Antique Ceremonial Coyote Mask, Mexico

Antique Ceremonial Coyote Mask, Mexico

$400

H 14.97 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in

Antique Ceremonial Coyote Mask, Mexico

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Antique Ceremonial Coyote Mask, Mexico Circa 1960. This mask represents the Coyote, a symbolic

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mexican Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
Antique Mexican Hand-Carved Wooden Mask

Antique Mexican Hand-Carved Wooden Mask

$500

H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in

Antique Mexican Hand-Carved Wooden Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Traditional Mexican mask hand-carved from wood, embodying the symbolic strength and expressive

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

$500 / set

H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 6 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Ceremonial Jaguar (Tigre) Mask, Zitlala, Guerrero, Mexico
Antique Ceremonial Jaguar (Tigre) Mask, Zitlala, Guerrero, Mexico

Antique Ceremonial Jaguar (Tigre) Mask, Zitlala, Guerrero, Mexico

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

) mask originates from Zitlala, Guerrero, and represents a powerful example of one of Mexico’s most

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Leather

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

$500 / set

H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 6 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

$600 / set

H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 5 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Mexican Skull sign
Antique Mexican Skull sign

Antique Mexican Skull sign

$500

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

Antique Mexican Skull sign

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Skull sign in wood, circa 1970. Great patina.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

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Antique "Calavera" Mexican Carved Wood Mask
Antique "Calavera" Mexican Carved Wood Mask

Antique "Calavera" Mexican Carved Wood Mask

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H 19 in W 14 in D 4 in

Antique "Calavera" Mexican Carved Wood Mask

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing example of true Folk Art, this is a huge carved mask painted in multiple colors and adorned

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20th Century Mexican Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Mexican 'Muerte' Mask with Hand-Molded Leather Helmet
Antique Mexican 'Muerte' Mask with Hand-Molded Leather Helmet

Antique Mexican 'Muerte' Mask with Hand-Molded Leather Helmet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A superb early 20th century Mexican 'muerte' mask (death mask) from Guerrero, circa 1920s-1930s

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Vintage 1920s Mexican Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mexican Jaguar Mask
Antique Mexican Jaguar Mask

Antique Mexican Jaguar Mask

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H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

Antique Mexican Jaguar Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare antique Mexican Jaguar mask in leather, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Leather

Antique Mexican Carnaval Mask
Antique Mexican Carnaval Mask

Antique Mexican Carnaval Mask

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H 9.85 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in

Antique Mexican Carnaval Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare antique Mexican Carnaval mask in pine wood, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

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H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 15 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

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H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 10 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

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H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 5 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask
Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask

Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask

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H 11.42 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in

Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique Mexican papier-mâché Jaguar mask 100% handmade and paited with

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Mexican Carnival Mask
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Mexican Carnival Mask

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Mexican Carnival Mask

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Hand Carved Mexican carnival mask A highly decorative and authentic early

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Vintage 1920s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Pine

Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture

Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent life-size Mexican folk art hand carved and painted wood body dance mask, in the form

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Paint

Antique Mexican Skull Mask
Antique Mexican Skull Mask

Antique Mexican Skull Mask

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H 7.49 in W 6.11 in D 5.12 in

Antique Mexican Skull Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Skull mask in wood, circa 1940. Great patina.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mexican Skull Mask
Antique Mexican Skull Mask

Antique Mexican Skull Mask

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H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in

Antique Mexican Skull Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Skull mask in wood, circa 1970. Great patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mexican Jaguar Mask
Antique Mexican Jaguar Mask

Antique Mexican Jaguar Mask

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H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in

Antique Mexican Jaguar Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique Mexican Jaguar mask made in leather, mirror for eyes and boar

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Leather

Antique Set of Mexican Carnival Masks
Antique Set of Mexican Carnival Masks

Antique Set of Mexican Carnival Masks

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H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in

Antique Set of Mexican Carnival Masks

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this antique set of 11 Antique Mexican Carnival Kitch Masks 100% handmade.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique Parachico Mexican Masks
Pair of Antique Parachico Mexican Masks

Pair of Antique Parachico Mexican Masks

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H 12 in W 14 in D 4.75 in

Pair of Antique Parachico Mexican Masks

Located in Rochester, NY

Pair of antique carved and painted wood Parachico Mexican masks. Parachico Mask, from the Dance

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Early 20th Century Mexican Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1

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H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 8 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Mexican Mask from Guerrero
Antique Mexican Mask from Guerrero

Antique Mexican Mask from Guerrero

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H 15 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in

Antique Mexican Mask from Guerrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

A strong and graphic carved and painted wood mask from the area around Gurrero This mask comes

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Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mexican Mask from Guerrero
Antique Mexican Mask from Guerrero

Antique Mexican Mask from Guerrero

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H 15 in W 9.25 in D 10 in

Antique Mexican Mask from Guerrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

This powerful and rustic mask came to me because a dealer friend thought I might enjoy taking a

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Antique Mexican Santiaguito Body Mask
Antique Mexican Santiaguito Body Mask

Antique Mexican Santiaguito Body Mask

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H 24 in W 30 in D 15 in

Antique Mexican Santiaguito Body Mask

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fabulous example of a vintage Mexican 'Santiaguito' body mask with horse hair mane, tassels and

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Masks

Large Antique Mexican Processional Mask - Torito
Large Antique Mexican Processional Mask - Torito

Large Antique Mexican Processional Mask - Torito

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very large, rare early 20th century (circa 1940's) Mexican torito mask. Hand carved and

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Masks

Materials

Wood, Horn, Leather

Antique Mexican Copper Ceremonial Dancing Mask
Antique Mexican Copper Ceremonial Dancing Mask

Antique Mexican Copper Ceremonial Dancing Mask

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Unusual antique Mexican copper ceremonial dancing mask in the form of a bat.

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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Masks

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Mexican Torito Mask - Circa 1930.
Large Antique Mexican Torito Mask - Circa 1930.

Large Antique Mexican Torito Mask - Circa 1930.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large early 20th century hand carved and polychrome painted Mexican "torito" mask. Deaccessioned

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Masks

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Antique Mexican 'Raspador" Ceremonial Dance Mask
Very Rare Antique Mexican 'Raspador" Ceremonial Dance Mask

Very Rare Antique Mexican 'Raspador" Ceremonial Dance Mask

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare early 20th century Mexican 'Raspador' mask from Oaxaca. The Raspador is a type of Viejito

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Masks

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Mexican Molded Leather Highlander Mask - Puebla
Rare Antique Mexican Molded Leather Highlander Mask - Puebla

Rare Antique Mexican Molded Leather Highlander Mask - Puebla

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare mid century Mexican molded leather highlander mask from Huejotzingo, northwest of the City

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Masks

Materials

Leather

A Large and Impressive Antique Mexican Bull Devil Mask
A Large and Impressive Antique Mexican Bull Devil Mask

A Large and Impressive Antique Mexican Bull Devil Mask

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive early 20th century Mexican bull devil mask with adjoining coral snakes

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Masks

Rare Antique Mexican Diablo Mask - San Luis Potosi - circa 1940
Rare Antique Mexican Diablo Mask - San Luis Potosi - circa 1940

Rare Antique Mexican Diablo Mask - San Luis Potosi - circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

A superb early 20th century Mexican diablo mask -- San Luis Potosi, circa 1940's. Carved and

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Masks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Very Rare Antique Yaqui Pascola Ceremonial Dance Mask
Very Rare Antique Yaqui Pascola Ceremonial Dance Mask

Very Rare Antique Yaqui Pascola Ceremonial Dance Mask

Located in San Francisco, CA

A superb Yaqui Pascola ceremonial dance mask from the Río Mayo valley in Southern Sonora / Río

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Masks

Materials

Wood

A Large and Impressive Antique Mexican Torito Mask - Museum Deaccessioned
A Large and Impressive Antique Mexican Torito Mask - Museum Deaccessioned

A Large and Impressive Antique Mexican Torito Mask - Museum Deaccessioned

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive early 20th century processional torito mask from Mexico. Hand carved and

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders

Located in Forney, TX

A most charming pair of two rare and whimsical indigenous Nahua peoples pottery animal folk art candleholders. Handmade in the village of Chililico, Hidalgo, Central Mexico, primiti...

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Pottery

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Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People

Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three small holes on either side pr...

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

$3,770

H 81.89 in W 61.03 in D 18.9 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Elm

Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy

Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

$2,015 / item

H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak, Mohair, Velvet

Clay Mask, 1960s Italy
Clay Mask, 1960s Italy

Clay Mask, 1960s Italy

$1,500

H 14.5 in W 13 in D 3 in

Clay Mask, 1960s Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic sculptural clay mask wall art made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a short rope which ties off on the face of the mask. Hangs from a single screw making ins...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Clay, Rope

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
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Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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Mexican Nativity Set Folk Art Ceramic Christmas Decoration Pottery Sculptures
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Mexican Nativity Set Folk Art Ceramic Christmas Decoration Pottery Sculptures

By Aurelio Martinez Flores

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Folkloric ceramic nativity set decorated in Tonalá, Jalisco, México. Beautifully hand painted. Handmade in clay. Includes 14 figures. The figures are first handmade in clay and bur...

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2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

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Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Blown Red Art Glass Face Masks, México
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Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Blown Red Art Glass Face Masks, México

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Folk Art blown red glass face masks made in México. O-602-335

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Masks

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Blown Glass

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

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A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

$22,000

H 7.49 in W 84.65 in D 64.97 in

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes. Dimension: Length: 215 cm Width: 165 cm Height: 19 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collector Acquire...

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Animal Skin

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By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a dark red polychrome and resembles a bird-man with an extended and ex...

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An Impressive Fully Mounted Taxidermied African Male Lion, 20th Century
An Impressive Fully Mounted Taxidermied African Male Lion, 20th Century

An Impressive Fully Mounted Taxidermied African Male Lion, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

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Antique Mexican Masks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique Mexican masks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Mexican masks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Antique Mexican masks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique Mexican masks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art antique Mexican masks are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Mexican Masks?

Prices for antique Mexican masks start at $350 and top out at $4,800 with the average selling for $2,250.

Finding the Right Masks for You

Today, art enthusiasts and venturesome interior designers find a lot to love and appreciate about antique and vintage masks, particularly as they have earned a distinct place amid a collection of folk art and other collectibles and curiosities in contemporary homes.

Folk art refers to art that people, not classically trained, created for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it is typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition. Masks, as part of this history, have been used in carnivals, theater, medicine, therapy, religion and more. The use of masks in rituals and sacred ceremonies goes back thousands of years, and masks in general are believed to be much older. And all kinds of other uses have been found for masks and face coverings over time. We have enlisted these accessories for protection, to signal modesty, facilitate flirtation, enable licentiousness or simply to look cool.

Archaeologists found a mask in Palestine that is believed to be 9,000 years old, a Neolithic-era stone mask that may have been part of rituals associated with the worship of ancestors. Some tribal masks are worn as an offering to the gods. Masks are among the most important African art forms, for example, and traditional African masks can be used to lend a concrete form to an invisible spirit. Dancers donning wooden tribal masks celebrate important events to honor their deceased ancestors. These masks are also very important devices for storytelling and sharing the oral history of a community.

For Asian artists, specific colors are used in masks to convey different values and ideas. In Japan, a red Oni mask worn by performers during a festival might signify anger, while in China’s Peking Opera, a mask that has been hand-painted gold would be worn by an immortal.

Mexican craftspeople make masks for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater. A common symbol of the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead is a skull, which is widely represented in masks (although the innumerable activities associated with the holiday are by no means universal).

We’re inviting you to explore and pay respect to the long folk-art traditions that underpin mask-making by introducing antique and vintage masks to your space. Find an exciting collection on 1stDibs today.