Description: This is a Very Small Size Handmade Wood Tiger Mask. This piece is hand carved and hand painted from Olinalá in Guerrero Mexico. The mask is made of a hand carved lightweight wood with a gesso coating applied to the surface and then the colored enamel pigments are hand painted giving it a high gloss finish... It also has Boar Hair Whiskers and eyebrows). I purchased several of these masks recently, (see photo #6) or take a look at my Ebay Store for a larger selection..... It measures; 2 3/4 inches tall by 2 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches deep. (not including the whiskers). Tiger related crafts are found all over Guerrero as this state has deep rooted traditions tied to Tigers and Jaguars..... Every August 15 the streets of Chilapa are inundated with tigers as part of theTigrada parade, in which the townspeople, along with surrounding communities, celebrate age old traditions and honor of the Virgin of the Assumption, venerated in the city's cathedral. This carnival of cats has deep roots associated with Mesoamerican mythology and rituals designed to invoke Tepeyollotl, the Jaguar God and protector of the mountains, to ensure fertile earth and abundance of rainfall.The celebration begins with a religious ceremony in the cathedral of Chilapa and continues with a procession of hundreds of men, women and children dressed in tiger costumes, wearing wooden masks, accompanied by rousing brass band music. This fierce guy would make a great addition to your Mexican Folk Art Collection, or a lovely gift for a friend.. I do combine shipping on multiple pieces.. please follow the instructions below... To Combined Shipping for multiple purchases: Please request an invoice by using the Cart feature (under the Buy-It-Now button). Add items until you are done shopping, then hit the "Request total from seller" button. When I receive your request I will issue an updated invoice with the shipping costs adjusted… If this does not work, then just purchase what you want and I will refund the excess shipping money after they mail.... Please check out my Ebay Shop for more wonderful pieces of Mexican Folk Art, hand made clothing and Jewelry. VIVA MEXICO!!!
Price: 25 USD
Location: Dedham, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-10T16:23:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: New
Size: 2 3/4 inches tall x 2 wide & 1 3/4 deep (not including whiskers)
Materials: Wood, Gesso, Enamel Paints & Boar Hair
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: Mexican
