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Zacapaneca, Guerrero 10.5 inches, painted wood THE DANCE OF THE TRES POTENCIAS IS GENERALLY PERFORMED WITH A WRITTEN TEXT HANDED DOWN FROM COLONIAL TIMES. AS A MORALITY PLAY, THE THEME IS A BATTLE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL, WITH VARIOUS MASKED CHARACTERS SUCH AS CHRIST, THE VERGIN, AND THE SOUL FIGHTING THE DEVIL, SIN AND DEATH. THE EVIL NATURE OF DEATH IS WELL PORTRAYED IN THIS MUERTO MASK. IT IS BEAUTIFULLY CARVED AND PAINTED WITH AN ARTICULATING JAW. Early 20th century and in excellent condition!
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