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Antique Pedro Portocarrero - Treasures
$25000

Antique Pedro Portocarrero - Treasures
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  • Antique Pedro Portocarrero - Treasures
  • Antique Pedro Portocarrero - Treasures
  • Antique Pedro Portocarrero - Treasures
  • Antique Pedro Portocarrero - Treasures
  • Antique Pedro Portocarrero - Treasures
  • Antique Pedro Portocarrero - Treasures

The following item belongs to the range of “Antique and Rare Items of the Casa de Artes’ Treasures Series”. This item can only be purchased online using PAYPAL or a US Dollar Check sent to our P.O. Box address in Florida, USA. For buying instructions please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ----- Beautiful Ceremonial Conquistador Mask used during the Dance of the Conquest. This rare character represents the Spanish Captain; don Pedro Portocarrero who was Pedro de Alvarado’s Lieutenant. The relationship between Alvarado and Portocarrero, his "right hand", made such impression in the Maya Warriors, that he is one of the few real Spanish characters that are represented in the Conquest Dance. The superbly carved hair and well formed sideburns denote the exquisite ability of the artist. Sunburned skin denotes the European origin of the character. The piece has an old fracture in its left side that crosses the piece from head to lower chin; it was reattached with lace a long time ago. The mask was painted over in red in more recent times by the Moreria owners, maybe transforming the character into the red wizard Ajitz. Many layers of paint can be seen in its skin but it is the incredible smooth inner patina that tells the many adventures and events that this piece has overcome over the years.

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Age: Approximately carved in the early 1800’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: San Cristobal, Totonicapán
Materials: Wood
Use: Dance of the Conquest
Technique: Hand carved at a Morería
Size: Approximately 7.5” x 4.5” x 6”
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