Vintage Polychrome Jaguar Dance Mask - Mexican Folk Art A carved-wood tigre mask, built with an unusually deep, helmet-like form, with almond-shaped eye openings. These spotted animals are commonly called tigres even though their markings represent the native jaguar. Jaguar characters appear in several Mexican dance traditions, including the Danza de los Tecuanes. The Smithsonian describes these performances as protection dramas connected with crops, domestic animals and the dangers represented by the wild feline. Tigre / Jaguar dance traditions occur across Guerrero, Morelos, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas and other parts of Mexico.
Details
Origin: Mexico; probably Guerrero or a neighboring region
Features: Helmet-like construction, open eyes, open jaws, 4 carved fangs and tongue; blue hanging cord
Dimensions: Approximately 10 in. long × 7 in. high × 6–7 in. wide
Condition: Good vintage folk-art condition with scattered surface wear, small handling marks and age-related irregularities. Blue hanging cord.can easily be replaced. Please examine photographs thoroughly.
