{"product_id":"man-face-wood-hanging-mask-mexico-folk-art-hand-crafted-painted-collectible","title":"Man Face Wood Hanging Mask Mexico Hand Crafted\/Painted","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Man with Mustache\" Wood Mask From Teul, Zacatecas, Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall- 11-1\/2\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide- 7-1\/2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep- 4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mask was made by Master craftsman Don Cruz Manuel Jacobo Donate. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe has received many awards and has been recognized by the Mexican government as a master craftsman.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMr Donate has initialed the mask. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mask has Eye Brows, Eye Lashes, Cheeks, Mustache and Red Lips. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese masks are made in the village of Teul, Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese masks are made for traditional dances. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMr Cruz began making his masks back in the 1960's where he used them to dance with.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis mask was made in the 2015.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMexican mask-folk art refers to the making and use of masks for various traditional dances and ceremony in Mexico. Evidence of mask making in the country extends for thousands of years and was a well-established part of ritual life in Mexico when the Spanish arrived. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e In the early colonial period, evangelists took advantage of native customs of dance and mask to teach the Catholic faith although later, colonial authorities tried to ban both unsuccessfully. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMask traditions have continued to evolve into new forms, depicting Mexico’s history and newer forms of popular culture such as lucha libre. Most traditional masks are made of wood, with others made from leather, wax, cardboard, paper mache\u0026gt; and other materials. Common depictions in masks include Europeans (Spanish, French, hacienda owners, etc.), Afro-Mexicans old men and women, animals, and the fantastic\/supernatural, especially demons\/the Devil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a large unique and a wonderful piece of Mexican folk art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGorgeous for your home, as a gift or an office.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"POCHTECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48687932604728,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/1358\/files\/IMG_0619.jpg?v=1716404710","url":"https:\/\/wandering-gypsy-art.myshopify.com\/products\/man-face-wood-hanging-mask-mexico-folk-art-hand-crafted-painted-collectible","provider":"POCHTECA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}