Devil Mask – Mexico

In exhibition at our gallery in Porto

Ethnicity Zacatecas
Region Phillipines
Material Wood / Animal horns
Dimensions 30 H x  40 W
Function Decoration / Festivities
Details Mascara en madera tallada a mano representando al diablo donde se destaca la bella policromia de sus colores, los ojos redondos, la boca abierta mostrando los dientes con la lengua afuera, ademas de sus dos grandes cuernos de chivo.
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Crafted from hand-carved wood by expert artisans from the region of Zacatecas in Mexico, this devil mask showcases the beautiful polychrome painting, round eyes, open mouth displaying teeth with the tongue out, as well as the two large goat horns.

Devil masks are part of the cultural and festive traditions that take place in various local celebrations.

These masks are used in popular dances that are part of religious events, festivals, or folkloric performances.

They often have prominent horns, exaggerated facial expressions, large eyes, sharp teeth, and other features that highlight the mischievous or playful nature of the character.

Crafted from hand-carved wood by expert artisans from the region of Zacatecas in Mexico, this devil mask showcases the beautiful polychrome painting, round eyes, open mouth displaying teeth with the tongue out, as well as the two large goat horns.

Devil masks are part of the cultural and festive traditions that take place in various local celebrations.

These masks are used in popular dances that are part of religious events, festivals, or folkloric performances.

They often have prominent horns, exaggerated facial expressions, large eyes, sharp teeth, and other features that highlight the mischievous or playful nature of the character.

Máscara de Diabo elaborada em madeira talhada à mão por artesãos especializados da região de Zacatecas, no México, onde se destaca a bela policromia de suas cores, os olhos redondos, a boca aberta mostrando os dentes com a língua para fora, além de seus dois grandes chifres de cabra.

As máscaras de diabo fazem parte das tradições culturais e festivas que ocorrem em diversas celebrações locais.

Essas máscaras são utilizadas em danças populares que fazem parte de eventos religiosos, festivais ou representações folclóricas.

Costumam ter chifres proeminentes, expressões faciais exageradas, olhos grandes, dentes afiados e outras características que ressaltam a natureza malévola ou brincalhona do personagem.