{"product_id":"devillll","title":"Antique Mexican Diablo Mask w\/ Animal Hide \u0026 Metal Teeth","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2348\" data-section-id=\"11v4tgk\"\u003eArchive Notes\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2438\" data-start=\"2366\"\u003eEarly-20th Century Devil Ceremony Mask\u003cbr\u003eThis mask combines deeply carved hardwood with preserved animal skin, fur, and attached sheet-metal teeth. The metal teeth are\u003cspan\u003e seen on older Mexican festival masks to create a reflection that flashed during performances. \u003c\/span\u003eThe maker used natural animal skin and fur (likely goat) to create eyebrows, cheeks, and a beard. The worn black pigment, old hide, and oxidized metal testify to decades of handling and use. Masks like this would transform people into supernatural beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2440\"\u003eAcross central and southern Mexico, masked dances blended Indigenous traditions with Catholic folklore, filling plazas with devils, beasts, tricksters, and spirits. These performances relied on exaggerated faces that could be easily recognizable from a distance. Some makers pushed realism by incorporating actual animal materials into the masks themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3649\" data-start=\"3646\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3661\" data-start=\"3651\" data-section-id=\"fykqkn\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4383\" data-start=\"3663\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3692\" data-start=\"3663\" data-section-id=\"1v03xd6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3676\" data-start=\"3665\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3740\" data-start=\"3693\" data-section-id=\"16xz5vc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3704\" data-start=\"3695\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century, (c.1900–1930)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3845\" data-start=\"3741\" data-section-id=\"7nareb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3756\" data-start=\"3743\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved hardwood, animal hide with hair, sheet metal (tin) teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4086\" data-start=\"3948\" data-section-id=\"1ahflxu\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3963\" data-start=\"3950\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved horns, applied hide, individually attached metal teeth, deeply hollowed interior, original hand-carved construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4138\" data-start=\"4087\" data-section-id=\"k7b1yu\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4104\" data-start=\"4089\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10.5 in. H × 7 in. W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4383\" data-start=\"4139\" data-section-id=\"1wczsw4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4155\" data-start=\"4141\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition with expected wear and untouched patina consistent with age and use. Please examine all photographs carefully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4388\" data-start=\"4385\"\u003e","brand":"DEADSKULL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46585796264133,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/4849\/0949\/files\/F4DB5144-1377-4AC9-8177-B6E77C968E67.jpg?v=1784880695","url":"https:\/\/deadskull.co\/products\/devillll","provider":"DEADSKULL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}