Carved Mexican Carnival Mask in Bold Red and Blue Paint academic drawing Though not the least bit

Though not the least bit religious

published by Rand McNally

and product of much more effort on the part of their maker

2 3/4" t x 2 3/4" in diameter

Carved Mexican Carnival Mask in Bold Red and Blue Paint academic drawing Though not the least bitThis mask, Mexican I believe, and I think likely Guerrero, is all about the red and sky blue paint for me great color, great surface, and surely we all need a second pair of eyes. I believe the red indicates it as a Moor mask, used in dances representing fighting between the Christians and the Moors (Muslims). It appears to have been worn and with a good bit of age to it, with remnants of string at the temples on the back. 6" t x 4 3 8" measured