Ceremonial Dance Mask from San Francisco Ozomatlan, Guerrero, Mexico 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceremonial dance mask from San Francisco Ozomatlan, Guerrero 1970's. This rare mask is from a Nahua / Totonaca indigenous community
Leather, Wood, Paint
Crocodile Mask from the Northern Sierra of Puebla, Mexico 1980's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Crocodile Mask from the northern sierras of Puebla, Mexico. This mask is from a remote Nahua indigenous community and was danced in ritualistic festivities in order to honor nature a...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Badger Mask from the Costa Chica Region of Guerrero, Mexico 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Danza de los Tejones mask from the Costa Chica region of Guerrero, Mexico. This mask is more specifically from Xochistlahuaca, an Amuzgo community. Slight damage on the upper right c...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Ancient Mortar from the Pomo Indigenous Peoples of Northern California
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Massive granite mortar from the Healdsburg, California region, close to Lake Sonoma. The mortar was carved from a nearby block of granite, expertly shaped and carved deep.. Identifie...
Granite
Xantolo Day of the Dead Mask, Huazalingo, Wood & Goat Hair, 1970s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Xantolo day of the dead mask from Huazalingo, Hidalgo, A striking example of a Xantolo mask, crafted for the day of the dead event which is profusely celebrated in the Huasteca region of Mexico. The huasteca is known for its rich, Nahua indigenous heritage, comprised of Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí and Veracruz. The mask was part of the Muyaes - Ogazón folk art collection. Jaled Muyaes and Estela Ogazón...
Goat Hair, Wood, Paint