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Guatemala Squirrel Folk Dance Mask, "Yellow Squirrel"

Name: Guatemala Squirrel Folk Dance Mask, 'Yellow Squirrel'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 216425
Price: 115.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.98 (164 reviews)

Product ID: 216425

by Jose Canil Ramos (164)

Floral motifs adorn a smiling yellow squirrel, crafted and painted by hand. By Jose Canil Ramos, this mask is used in the Dance of the Deer, which... more

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Floral motifs adorn a smiling yellow squirrel, crafted and painted by hand. By Jose Canil Ramos, this mask is used in the Dance of the Deer, which celebrates a successful hunt. The music is performed by a marimba and the different characters in the story are identified by the dancer's mask. The ears are disassembled for shipping.

0.41 kgs
0.9 lbs

20 cm H x 15 cm W x 10 cm D
7.75" H x 6" W x 3.9" D

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US/Imperial

Pinewood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Guatemala
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 216425

Gift Info

Jose Canil Ramos

Central America

Wood sculptures

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Confronting Adversity

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164

Pati

Verified Reviewer

Feb 03, 2018

“Puts a Smile on My Face”

We?ve just purchased this squirrel mask along with four other masks by Jose Canil Ramos. It brings joy and color to my folk themed home. I can?t wait to buy more creations by this fabulous artist!

Purchased Item Yellow Squirrel, Guatemala Squirrel Folk Dance Mask

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Sheila

From Portage, MI

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Jan 07, 2025

“Skeleton Nativity”

I found the concept of a skeleton nativity rather bizarre at first. A couple of conversations concerning “thin places,” where life and death, present reality and the spiritual life intersect, brought me to a different understanding. The pieces are beautifully painted.

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Alice

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Dec 12, 2024

“Arch angel Raphael and saint Jose”

there are only 2 left. and they are priceless folk art. I have ordered other treasures from this talented creator...and I am always so happy and amazed by the craft-man-ship. truly me thinks either money goes further where he lives or they need to raise the price. and st rahael the healer is very special to me and my husband....he worked at a hospital named st Raphael in New Haven .....and the day it was purchased lightning struck the hospital and the power went out...and mother superior and the other nuns/care givers were let go

Purchased Item Archangel Raphael Shrine, Rustic Sculpture of Archangel Raphael with a Fish

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Confronting Adversity

Jose suffers from a rare facial nerve paralysis and is currently treating the condition with physical therapy.

Microcredit Financing

Jose Canil Ramos has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $250 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in wood, saws, paints, and sandpaper for production.

Preserving Traditions

Jose is a very talented wood carver. He first learned when he was just ten years old from his father. This art has been passed down for generations and Jose plans to continue the tradition and teach his son how to carve.

Moving On Up

Jose's work helps generate employment opportunities for those in his community. With the sales from NOVICA, he can employ other artisans and help change the lives of his workers.

Job Creator

Jose hires several people in his community which provides them with a stable income for supporting their families.

Meet the Artist

Jose Canil Ramos Wood sculptures

(164)

"Most of the time I work with the idea of something, rather than with its photo, because I feel it hampers my inspiration and then I'm not happy with the final product."

"I was born on May 25, 1981 in Chichicastenango and I learnt my craft from my father. He used to carve masks and saints to sell at the Chichi... read more