Up for sale is a magnificent, authentic hand-carved wooden dance mask representing the Torito (Little Bull), originating from the historic Morería Tax workshop in Totonicapán, Guatemala. This is a true ceremonial piece, not a modern souvenir made for tourists!!Key Features & Provenance: Workshop Verified: Features the original, authentic paper workshop label on the reverse side reading "Taxo 249.00" from its historical pricing gallery/inventory tracking.Master Craftsmanship: Features premium, lifelike inset glass eyes sealed with traditional plaster backing, a bold chiseled snout, and stylized paint details.True Festival Wear: The interior shows heavy, authentic patina, friction wear, and decades of sweat staining along the brow and jawline, proving it was heavily rented and worn in traditional town festivals.Character Detail: Modeled as a bull/bovine profile. The small rough holes/fittings near the crown show where regional dancers or the workshop originally attached horns.Display Ready: Comes equipped with a vintage wire rigging loop attached to the back for immediate wall hanging.Condition:Excellent ethnographic condition. Shows beautiful, natural aging including paint scuffs, chips, and weathered wood texturing consistent with authentic festival use.Please review all photos carefully to appreciate the incredible hand-tool (adze/chisel) marks on this fabulous piece!!
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