Guatemala. Mask Of The Baile De La Conquista. Mid 20th Century. Carved And Painted Wood.
Guatemala.
Mask of the Baile de la Conquista.
Mid 20th century. Carved and painted wood. Wearing the masche you will feel a light scent of exotic wood.
The Dance of Conquest is a public ritual drama.
The drama recounts the Spanish invasion led by Pedro de Alvarado under the orders of Hernán Cortés, and it recounts the heroic defense mounted by Tekum, killed in battle by Alvarado.
The story ends with the K'iche people accepting the Christian faith.
Mask of the Baile de la Conquista.
Mid 20th century. Carved and painted wood. Wearing the masche you will feel a light scent of exotic wood.
The Dance of Conquest is a public ritual drama.
The drama recounts the Spanish invasion led by Pedro de Alvarado under the orders of Hernán Cortés, and it recounts the heroic defense mounted by Tekum, killed in battle by Alvarado.
The story ends with the K'iche people accepting the Christian faith.
200 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Painted wood
Reference (ID): 1125385
Availability: In stock
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