Early 20th Century Mexican Dance Mask with Snake Nose interesting bell tension closure

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I think they are just fantastically beautiful objects that I would hang like artworks

Some of the mirrors are missing

It's definitely got some years on it

Early 20th Century Mexican Dance Mask with Snake Nose interesting bell tension closureHow much fun it would be to wear this carved and painted wooden mask with this long, slithering snake emanating from its nose! Pretty great just hung on the wall though, with its red tongue confronting you at eye level! I am sure this piece is Mexican, and I believe it dates from the early 20th century when it would have been used as a festival dance mask. I love the directness and simplicity of the black face, setting off the red, black and green