Antique Mexican Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Traditional Mexican mask hand-carved from wood, embodying the symbolic strength and expressive
Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Wood
Antique Mexican Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Traditional Mexican mask hand-carved from wood, embodying the symbolic strength and expressive
Wood
1950s Catrin "Dandy" Mask, Tlaxcala, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Catrin (Dandy) mask Nahua people, Tlaxcala, Mexico Wood, gesso, paint 1950s-1960s Measures: 7
Wood, Paint
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
Wood
Xantolo Mask From The Huasteca Region Of Hidalgo, Mexico, 1970´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Xantolo mask from the Huasteca region of Hidalgo. This rare collector's mask was acquired from the
Wood, Paint
$795
H 18 in W 23 in D 8 in
Large Vintage Latin American Hispanic Devil Diablo Folk Art Mask with Horns
Located in Studio City, CA
wood and features real horns. Likely South or Central American or perhaps from Mexico. Has clear
Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in
Wood
Carved Green Stone Like Mask Of The Moon With Stand
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a carved green stone like mask of the moon. It depicts the facial expression of sadness
Stone, Metal
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
Wood, Paint
Pair of White Plaster Textured Wall Mexican Masks
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of modern sculptural wall masks in textured white composite. One features geometric carved
Plaster
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
Pine
Archer Mask from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceremonial arquero mask from Tlapa de Comonfort, Guerrero, Mexico.
Wood
Arquero Mask from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Danced, ceremonial arquero mask from Talpa de Comonfort, Guerrero, Mexico.
Wood
Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask from Mexico, circa 1960's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand-carved, hardwood ceremonial mask from the Uruapan / Patzcuaro region of Michoacan, Mexico
Hardwood, Teeth
Ceremonial Deer Mask from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceremonial hybrid deer pelt and Horn mask from Zacatecas, Mexico.
Wood
Mexican Bull Mask from Chiapas
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Bull "Toro" Mask, hand-carved hardwood from Suchiapa, Chiapas, 1940s. One of the oldest Mexican
Wood
Sold
H 13.78 in W 6.7 in D 7.49 in
Vintage Mexican Folk Art Hand Carved and Hand Painted Wooden Deer Mask
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage Wooden Deer Head With Antlers Hand-carved and polychrome painted with silver antlers
Wood, Paint
Negro Costeño Carnaval Mask, Costa Chica, Guerrero Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Negro costeño carnaval mask from Costa Chica, Guerrero, Mexico.
Hardwood
Carnaval Mask from Costa Chica, Oaxaca
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Red, black and white carnaval mask from San Pedo Jicayan, Costa Chica, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 52 in D 18 in
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
Wood, Gesso, Paint
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
Wood, Paint
Collection of Five Vintage Mexican Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Masks
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage collection of five Mexican hand carved wood Folk Art masks. These make a wonderful
Leather, Wood
Hand-Carved Folk Art Mask
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful vintage Mexican anthropomorphic Folk Art mask of a mans face on the back of a rabbit
Mexican Folk Art Carved & Polychrome Painted Wood Diablo Mask, Circa 1950
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mexican folk art carved and Polychrome painted wood diablo mask Probably Guerrero, Mexico
Wood
Pre-Columbian Mounted Zapotec Carved Adornos Stone Mask
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Pre Columbian mounted Zapotec stone carved ardonos mask remnant believed to be from a large
Stone
Pre-Columbian Mounted Zapotec Carved Adornos Stone Mask
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine pre Columbian mounted Zapotec stone carved ardonos mask remnant believed to be from a large
Stone
Pre-Columbian Mounted Zapotec Carved Adornos Stone Mask
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Pre Columbian mounted Zapotec stone carved ardonos mask remnant believed to be from a large
Stone
Carved Wood Painted Mexican Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
Delightful carved wood painted Mexican clown mask. *We ship internationally*
Wood
Mexican Folk Art Mask
Located in Southampton, NY
A Mexican hand-carved and painted wood mask of a bearded man from the dance of the Moors and
Wood
Vintage Mexican Card Face Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique vintage Mexican 'card face' mask - Veracruz, circa 1960's. Displayed on a high quality
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
A Good Vintage Mexican Paragueros Dance Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
This finely crafted vintage Mexican dance mask comes from the state of Tlaxcala and dates to the
Rare Vintage Mexican 'Calaca' Mask - Oaxaca - Circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
This dramatic early 20th century Mexican mask (circa 1930's / 1940's) from Oaxaca, represents a
Carved Wood Mask
Located in Oakland, CA
Mexican card mask with nice authentic patina. Mask measures 9.25" high, 7" wide and 6.25" deep.
Wood
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
Wood, Horn, Leather
Fabulous Vintage Mexican 'Queen of Hearts' Card Face Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb vintage Mexican Queen of Hearts 'card face' mask from Veracruz -- circa 1960's. Displayed
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
A Superb Early 20th Century Mexican Burro (Donkey) Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb early 20th century Mexican 'burro' (donkey) dance mask with original coral red, yellow and
A superb Vintage Mexican Card Face Mask - Circa 1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb vintage Mexican 'card face' mask from Veracruz -- circa 1960's. Displayed on a high
Very Rare Vintage Mexican Calaca (Skull) Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare early 20th century Mexican mask from Oaxaca, beautifully sculpted and painted in deep
Vintage Mexican Dance Mask, Veracruz - circa 1940's
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Veracruz, Mexico - circa 1940's. Displayed on a high quality custom made stand. Dimensions: actual mask
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$14,500 / item
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 66.93 in
Contemporary Mexican Credenza Ramón in Solid Wood, Metal and Natural Fibers
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Ramón is a credenza, a horizontal storage unit with a distinctive shape that gives it a concave surface. On the front, it has 4 doors, while inside it houses a pair of drawers and sh...
Steel
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
Mexican Hand Woven Palm Raincoat
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Rare to find raincoat made of braided palm leaves. Of pre-Hispanic origin, it is a woven garment that protects against the rain. Also known as Capisayo in or Capote in other parts of...
Natural Fiber
Tlaquepaque Tonala Jug, Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico, C1940
By Pre-Columbian
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative earthenware jug from the Tonala valley, depicting a ‘Tlaquepaque’ scene with the most beautiful glazed artisanal composition. Graphic vivid colours depicting...
Earthenware, Pottery
Large Vintage German Christmas Jumping Jack
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large vintage christmas jumping jack in wood. The front covered in paper with a beautiful vintage decoration Handmade in the area of Erzgebirge Germany. The area of Erzgebirge locate...
Wood
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...
Wood
$950
H 6.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
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...
Pottery
$69,158 / set
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of extremely rare Victorian display cabinets with taxidermy resplendent quetzal (PHAROMACHRUS MOCINNO), cotinga and hummingbirds, attributed to Henry Ward (1812-1878) Engla...
Other
$6,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 13.5 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...
Ceramic
Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure A folk art / primitive hand-crafted fairground knock down game figure. Constructed from pine and metal, hand painte...
Pine
Carousel Day of the Dead Ceramic Mexican Folk Art by Familia Castillo
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Beautiful folk art piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint. Day of the Dead theme. Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and...
Ceramic
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$700
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Set of Two Decorative Vintage Mexican Painted Dance Masks Lizard & a Mermaid
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of two polychrome painted wood mid-20th century Mexican dance masks. Each with a face one with a lizard on top and the other with a mermaid. Some chips, wear and darkening of...
Organic Material, Wood
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Tin Masks, Mexican, circa 1950s. Each mask is unique and extremely detailed. The largest mask measures 21"H x 13"W. The smallest mask measures...
Copper, Tin
$1,641 / set
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 1.38 in
17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest
Located in Andernach, DE
Extraordinary and complete collection of 17 artist ceramic masks of traditional Black Forest Carnival costumes by Alfred Schladerer, Germany. Ranging from the first 1954/55 unglazed/...
Ceramic
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.
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