Old & Used Mexican Folk Art Payaso (Clown/Buffoon) Mask from Rural Village

Old & Used Mexican Folk Art Payaso (Clown/Buffoon) Mask from Rural VillageThis mask came from a single collection of masks that all show extensive use and original wear & tear. The history and information is scarce on this subject and much more research is needed I believe on this genre of collection. However the power and experience these intense masks offer should not be underestimated. North American masks in general are a very small and rare category and as such I feel the good ones offer a lot of value for a very

which means “giving delight” or “giving joy

When I find an object I never tire of living with and the experience intensifies for me over time

The legends of Khandoba

The highly abstract design of vertical and horizontal wooden struts is fascinating visually

The gentle form of a mother cradling her child tenderly is encouraged in part due to the soft smooth lines of the wood

Size (Framed) 19” w x 271/2” t

The external and internal colours are magnificent and compliment one another so well

Age:19th Century

Omo River vicinity

but he later came to see this literal interpretation as characteristic of the first level of knowledge

Vintage solid wood cabinet with artisan inset multi-coloured glass tile mosaics

The five deities