Moor mask

Santo Tomas Chugila, Quiche

8.5 inches, painted wood

This Moor mask is from the Moreria Santo Tomas, which can be identified by the owner’s initials MIC (for Miguel Ignacio Calel). A nicely carved piece in the classic Guatemalan tradition, it has glass eyes and is in almost new condition, appearing to have been used for one or two holidays. It is an important and easily recognized character in the famous Dance of the Moors and Christians.

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