Early 20th C. Mexican Painted Wood Mask, Suffering Moor
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Mexico, probably Guerrero, early 20th century CE. This is a painted wood mask with red and gold colors and sky blue eyes; the figure it portrays is famous from the Dance of the Moors, a traditional dance performed in Mexico into the 21st century. This is the character of the Moro Pasion, the Suffering Moor. Size: 8.75" L x 5.75" W x 7.25" H (22.2 cm x 14.6 cm x 18.4 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Morgan Collection, Santa Monica, CA
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#114433
Mexico, probably Guerrero, early 20th century CE. This is a painted wood mask with red and gold colors and sky blue eyes; the figure it portrays is famous from the Dance of the Moors, a traditional dance performed in Mexico into the 21st century. This is the character of the Moro Pasion, the Suffering Moor. Size: 8.75" L x 5.75" W x 7.25" H (22.2 cm x 14.6 cm x 18.4 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Morgan Collection, Santa Monica, CA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#114433
Condition
Expected wear to paint; intact
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Early 20th C. Mexican Painted Wood Mask, Suffering Moor
Estimate $200 - $300
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