Spaniard mask

Diriamba, Nicaragua

8 inches, painted wood

This classic mask has been used in the Gueguense performance which is part of the festival of St. Sebastian. UNESCO has designated this festival as a Historic Masterpiece. The people in the Carazo Province of Nicaragua are Nahua which explains why the style is so Mexican. Well carved out of hardwood, the mask has considerable paint loss as you can see. Priced to sell.

$225