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Mexican colourful Bat dance mask, hammered in copper, Nahua people, 19-20th C

About the Item

Rare and spectacular bat dance mask from Mexico. Crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century, with later retouches to the polychromy. This type of mask is made of hammered copper by members of the Nahua people and represents a remarkable example of syncretism between Western figures and pre-Columbian Mexican traditions. A similar mask is held in the collections of the Musée du Quai Branly. Dimensions: 40 x 30 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 15.36 in (39 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    -
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 61221stDibs: LU3301143439012

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