Mexican Masks - another unknown, possibly authentic

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Masks of Mexico and Guatemala

Unknown mask 11

Mexican

8 inches, painted wood

Q: I bought this mask in Tubac, Arizona, but the store had no information on it. "1987" and some other lettering is carved on the bottom. Alex, 4-14-11 140

A: Though the style is unusual, my guess would be Mexico. Sometimes Mexican dancers will write or carve personal messages on their mask. However, the artificial aging would suggest it was made for tourists.

Alex goes on the say "There are, though, a few letters carved into the mask below the jaw.

I assume the '1987' stands for when it was

made, next comes

'EHS' (although the H could pass for an 8

or something else), and the bottom line reads, 'NAOL iNC OKER.' The A

in 'NAOL' could also pass for an R."

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