Sticking its tongue out while smiling, this mask captures the daring, mischievous nature of spider monkeys. Jose Canil carves the mask of pinewood inspired by the Maya legend that tells of the second destruction of humanity. Accordingly, the so-called wood men and tzité women who survived were transformed into spider monkeys. To the ancient Maya, these monkeys are the patrons of dancers, musicians and artists. The mask's face preserves the wood's natural grain and is designed to hang by an agave rope.
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My kitchen has a lemon and chicken theme. This mask is well made and I love the cheerful artistry. The kids know to rub the beak for good luck!
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Beautifully carved and painted as all of JOCARA s works.
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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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