Vintage Boruca Indian Wall Art Costa Rica Hand Carved Painted Wood 10” X 6”

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Vintage Boruca Indian Wall art Costa Rica Hand Carved Painted Wood 10” x 6”

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Beautiful and highly decorative vintage … Read more Vintage Boruca Indian Wall art Costa Rica Hand Carved Painted Wood 10” x 6”

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Beautiful and highly decorative vintage Boruca Indian mask from Costa Rica, featuring a striking combination of carved wood, vibrant hand-painted geometric patterns, and colorful rainforest imagery.

The mask depicts a stylized human face with elaborate geometric and linear decoration in earthy brown, green, turquoise, orange, red, and yellow tones. A large arched headdress rises above the face, surrounded by four brightly colored tropical birds, creating a dramatic rainforest-inspired composition. The combination of human, animal, and botanical imagery gives the piece a wonderfully expressive and distinctly Central American character.

The accompanying original tag provides information about the Borucan Indians of Costa Rica and explains that Borucan men traditionally carve intricate masks reflecting their relationship with the spirits and animals of the rainforest. It also states that the masks combine an ancient craft with evolving contemporary artistry. According to the tag, the purpose of the organization or maker was to promote the handmade crafts of the Borucan people and provide fair wages to the artists, helping preserve their traditions.

The tag specifically describes the Borucan women as making natural dyes from plants and weaving textiles on traditional looms, while the men carve the masks. The accompanying text also discusses the importance of preserving both the indigenous traditions and the rainforest.

Dimensions: Approximately 10” high x 6” wide

Condition: Very good original condition, with attractive age and surface character consistent with a handmade folk-art piece. Please examine all photographs carefully for details.

A wonderful example of Costa Rican indigenous-inspired folk art, perfect for collectors of Latin American folk art, ethnic art, carved masks, and unusual decorative objects.

Please note: The attribution and cultural information above are based on the original accompanying tag included with the art See less