Sonora, Mexico

8 Inches (excluding hair), painted wood (pine?) with cowtail. Danced.

This human faced pascola mask is traditional in form, and clearly in the Yoeme/Yaqui style. It has a second cross on the chin, and tufts of hair on the cheeks that one often sees on a Yoeme pascola mask. The pattern of wear on the back indicates that it has clearly been danced. However, the style of the carving does not bring to mind any particular carver, and the mask has no information attached to further explain. Danced pascola masks are not so commonly found for sale in recent years, and those of an identified master sell for much more than this anonymous example.