Jaguar Mask Hand Carved in Guatemala
This exciting mask portrays a jaguar (or tigre in Spanish) that is a character in several Guatemalan dances. These beautiful cats were once the top predator in Mexico all the way down to Argentina. Today they survive in only a few remote forest.The wooden masks are carved in white pine and the colorful painted motifs are reminiscent of the brightly woven fabrics of the region.
Description
This exciting mask portrays a jaguar (or tigre in Spanish) that is a character in several Guatemalan dances. These beautiful cats were once the top predator in Mexico all the way down to Argentina. Today they survive in only a few remote forest.The wooden masks are carved in white pine and the colorful painted motifs are reminiscent of the brightly woven fabrics of the region.