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"Guerrero Polychrome Insect Mask"
Antique Hammered Copper Folk Art Festival Mask
Origin: Mexico (Guerrero region)
Description:
This antique festival mask, …
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"Guerrero Polychrome Insect Mask"
Antique Hammered Copper Folk Art Festival Mask
Origin: Mexico (Guerrero region)
Description:
This antique festival mask, crafted from hand-cut and hammered copper, depicts an insect form superimposed over a human visage. The design features eye slits for wearability, with bold, expressive polychrome painting enhancing its ceremonial character. The mask exhibits a rich patina, with surface wear, scratches, and oxidation consistent with age and use, attesting to its history within traditional festivities.
Artistic Significance:
An antique example of Mexican folk art, this piece reflects the blending of indigenous and colonial metalworking techniques. The Guerrero region is known for such dynamic, hybridized designs, often used in ritual dances or community celebrations. The insect motif may carry cultural or symbolic meaning tied to local beliefs.
Dimensions:
Height: 15.5 in (39.4 cm)
Width: 11.75 in (29.8 cm)
Condition:
Fair—shows expected wear, including scratches and paint loss. Structural integrity intact. (Stand not included; displayed here for illustrative purposes only.)
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- Dimensions
- 11.75ʺW × 3ʺD × 15.5ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Fair—shows expected wear, including scratches and paint loss. Structural integrity intact. (Stand not included; displayed here for illustrative purposes only.) Fair—shows expected wear, including scratches and paint loss. Structural integrity intact. (Stand not included; displayed here for illustrative purposes only.) less
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