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Central American Folk Art Masks

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Louis Mendez "Cosmic Odyssey" Ceramic Mask: Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) "Cosmic Odyssey" ceramic art pottery mask, depicting a central screaming visage surrounded by swirling gray streams, lightning bolts, and floating windows, signed "L

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Native American. Yei Mask With Hat.: Native American. Yei Mask With Hat. Natural hide with pigment coloring. Some buffalo fur around the nose. Natural reed and straw hat with painted brim. The painted brim has some loss, otherwise, mask

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Native American. Yei Mask With Red.: Native American. Yei Mask With Red. Natural hide, pigment dyed woolen hair. Lower mask is red cloth and yarn. Excellent condition. Mask is 12.5"h x 8". Display stand is included with the lot. Est. $1,

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North West American Mask: wood and paint. 13"H

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Central American. Lot of six carved and painted wood masks, multiple examples from Guatemala; largest ht. 7.5 in.

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Central American Folk Art Masks

Name: Central American Folk Art Masks
SKU: 77426152
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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