Mexican Folk Art Jaguar Mask w/ Día de los Muertos Motifs View Watchlist >
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Lot # K359
System ID # 25058713
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Mexican Folk Art Jaguar Mask w/ Día de los Muertos Motifs
Striking hand-painted Mexican folk art mask fashioned in the form of a stylized jaguar, adorned with vibrant Día de los Muertos–inspired motifs. Crafted from hand-formed clay, the mask features bold graphic details including crossed bones, swirling white accents, expressive whisker lines, and a prominent skull wearing a colorful hat at the forehead. Fiery red ears and an open mouth with carved white teeth enhance its theatrical presence.
This mask reflects the lively character and symbolic themes often associated with regional festival and dance traditions. A compelling decorative piece for collectors of Latin American folk art and ethnographic objects. Campbell’s soup can shown for scale.
Condition
Good overall, with imperfections throughout consistent with handmade construction and age. Scattered paint flakes, surface wear, and small chips are visible, particularly around the painted bone motifs, teeth, and forehead decoration. No structural issues noted.
Dimensions
Size: 11" × 9" × 3.75"
Weight: 2 lbs
Please Note: Soup for Scale in Photo
