Masks in Mexico are used in a wide variety of dance, ceremony, festivals and theatre. The most common uses are with traditional dances, which are a form of theater, with characters, storyline and music. The purpose of the masks is to convert participants into other beings or characters. In Mexico, traditional masks are a dancer's prized possession.
In addition to masks depicting humans and animals, other masks deal with the fantastic, abstract and supernatural.
Handcrafted in Guerrero, Mexico from local woods.
Details:
• Each order is for 1 Mask
• Each mask is approximately 5" wide x 9" Tall