Mid 20th Century Mexican Parade Mask

Mid 20th century Mexican Parade Mask.

Called an "Espiritu Blanco" (White Spirit) this mask depicts an angry European Conquistidor with carved lizards on either side. It is carved from a very lightweight wood so that it could be worn during festivals and parades. It was used to scare children during religeous parades and was most likely carved in the Guerrero Mexico region.

Measures approximately 14" wide by 40" tall.