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Mexicanito Child’s Mask with blue eyes
$950

Mexicanito Child’s Mask with blue eyes
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  • Mexicanito Child’s Mask with blue eyes
  • Mexicanito Child’s Mask with blue eyes
  • Mexicanito Child’s Mask with blue eyes
  • Mexicanito Child’s Mask with blue eyes
  • Mexicanito Child’s Mask with blue eyes
  • Mexicanito Child’s Mask with blue eyes

The Dance of the Mexicanos is a variation of the Serpent Dance, a fertility ritual banned by the Catholic Church because of its sexual orientation. The dancers wear “Charro” clothes, big silver guns and huge Mexican hats. Brunette skin, extraordinary thick sideburns, curly hair and wide moustache carvings portray the typical Mexican character. This specific character has golden teeth, symbolizing the wealth of the character and his social status. The ancient Mayas used to decorate their teeth with jade, nowadays gold is the preferred material. The costumes have Mexican flags allover, because the serpent on the Mexican national emblem remembers, in a very diplomatic way, the Serpent Dance. During the Dance, the role of these characters is as cowboys from a ranch. Beautiful blue eyes and striking teeth in a smiling gesture give the classic Mexicano look. This is a very tiny mask meant to be used by a boy. Only men are allowed to dance and they will sometimes bring their small boys along to the festivals to keep the tradition going.  Patina on the backside and many scratches on front denote use and age. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping.

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Age: Approximately carved in the 1950’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: San Cristobal, Totonicapán
Materials: Wood
Use: Dance of the Mexicanos
Technique: hand carved at a Morería
Size: Approximately 9.5” x 7” x 4”
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