Folk art wooden mask with bat crown – hand-painted - Mexico (No reserve price)

An expressive, hand-carved wooden wall mask in a folk art style. It depicts a man with a black beard and striking hand-painted details (eyes, red lips), crowned with a bat or devil figure on the forehead. The back is manually hollowed and provided with a hanging cord. Origin: Mexico (Latin America) Material: Wood and hand-painted pigments Period: 20th century Dimensions: About 35 cm high Condition: Reasonable vintage condition with signs of wear and a small damage to the nose and the edge of the headdress (see detail photos). Please look at all the photos carefully for your own impression. Carefully shipped with bubble wrap in a sturdy box.

Estimate:$168.55

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