Vintage Hand Carved Tribal Mask Armadillo

Description

Vintage Hand Carved Tribal Mask Armadillo.
Hand carved Oaxaca ritual mask of Armadillo and fur. The Huave Indians in the Tehuantepec region of Oaxaca wear these masks during Carnival dances to scare away spirits so spring will come sooner. It ia adorned with armadillo skin, and fur from goats and/or wild boar. 9” H x 7.5” W
Notable flaw:
-chip (missing) crown
- missing hair on side of mask.
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