Rare Antique, C.1920/30s Mexican Finely Carved Wood Michoacan Kurpites (or Cúrpites) Dance Mask. The masks depicts the face of a man with texture carved brown hair and a handlebar mustache. This mask was probably used in the Purapecha/Tarascan Danza de los Kurpites, a dance dating back to the 16th century performed by young, unmarried men as a courtship ritual. A wire string is attached on the back for wall hanging.
Dimensions: 7\"H x 4.875\"W x 3.125\"Depth.
Condition:Very good condition. Areas of paint loss and small hairline underneath the chin, see photos.
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