{"product_id":"antique-mexican-carnival-ceremonial-diablo-mask","title":"Antique Mexican Carnival Ceremonial Diablo Mask","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"3231\" data-start=\"3216\" data-section-id=\"tbtqo7\"\u003eArchive Notes\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3621\" data-start=\"3233\"\u003eLate 19th Century Hand-Carved Folk Mask\u003cbr\u003eThis hand-carved mask features a long hooked nose, painted moustache and beard, green eyes, and unusually constructed horns wrapped in tightly layered plant fiber \/ paper. During the Carnival celebrations of Mexico, masked performers transform into devils, spirits, conquistadors, animals, and comic characters. These masks blur the line between demon and performer, combining exaggerated European facial features with playful theatrical styling. It was created for seasonal processions, Carnival celebrations, and traditional dance performances across central and southern Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4533\" data-start=\"4530\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"4544\" data-start=\"4535\" data-section-id=\"1i7x1es\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"5259\" data-start=\"4546\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4575\" data-start=\"4546\" data-section-id=\"1v03xd6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4559\" data-start=\"4548\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4652\" data-start=\"4576\" data-section-id=\"1m8c4wl\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4587\" data-start=\"4578\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th century (c. 1890–1920)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4751\" data-start=\"4653\" data-section-id=\"eswaju\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4668\" data-start=\"4655\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved wood with polychrome paint; wrapped fiber\/paper horns over an armature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5011\" data-start=\"4975\" data-section-id=\"193av48\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4992\" data-start=\"4977\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e From horns: appx. 8.5 inches tall, 10 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5259\" data-start=\"5012\" data-section-id=\"1n9jhw4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"5028\" data-start=\"5014\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honest antique condition with moderate wear consistent with age and handling. Please examine all photographs carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DEADSKULL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46572591710405,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/4849\/0949\/files\/B9CD2D17-FEBD-4D2D-A534-78BBF35A998E.png?v=1784616410","url":"https:\/\/deadskull.co\/products\/antique-mexican-carnival-ceremonial-diablo-mask","provider":"DEADSKULL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}