Vintage Oaxaca Mexico Armadillo Dance mask

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Hand carved Oaxaca ritual mask of Armadillo and fur. The Huave Indians in the<br>Tehuantepec region of Oaxaca wear these masks during Carnival dances to scare<br>away spirits so spring will come sooner. It ia adorned with armadillo skin, and<br>fur from goats and/or wild boar. 12" tall x 6.25" wide with no significant<br>issues. From the first half of the 20th century.<br>tw162
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Hand carved Oaxaca ritual mask of Armadillo and fur. The Huave Indians in the<br>Tehuantepec region of Oaxaca wear these masks... Read more

SKU: 8736039736_3EB7

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      Hand carved Oaxaca ritual mask of Armadillo and fur. The Huave Indians in the<br>Tehuantepec region of Oaxaca wear these masks during Carnival dances to scare<br>away spirits so spring will come sooner. It ia adorned with armadillo skin, and<br>fur from goats and/or wild boar. 12" tall x 6.25" wide with no significant<br>issues. From the first half of the 20th century.<br>tw162

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