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Mexican Guerrero Painted Copper Barbone Mask

About the Item

Latin America, Mexico, Guerrero, ca. early 20th century CE. An evocative copper repousse mask depicting a bearded man with earrings of copper bells reminiscent of those once made by the Mixtec people of the region. The vibrant vizard features a lively face with a flowing beard, a crocodilian headdress, high cheek bones, bulging eyes with eye holes beneath, and an open mouth with 2 prominent front teeth. The verso presents a metal wire for display, as well as a chin rest and cloth covering for greater comfort when worn. Sometimes called "barbones" or "bearded old men," masks of this type have been said to serve varying functions such as being used in the "rain-petitioning dance," serving as Carnival masks, representing the god Tlaloc, depicting a European man, and being used to chase Spaniards out of their pueblos in the mountains of Guerrero. Size: 15.7" W x 30.6" H (39.9 cm x 77.7 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.6 in (77.73 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 15.7 in (39.88 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Repoussé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th c.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9701239454562
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