{"product_id":"antique-moro-dance-mask-mezquite-wood","title":"Máscara Tradicional Mexicana de Moro \/ Traditional Mexican Moro Mask, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Moro dance mask in hand-carved mesquite wood, early 1900s. Its physiognomy stands out for a prominent striated mustache and a broad openwork forehead; the long, narrow horizontal openings are not meant to denote old age, they are designed to give the dancer a very wide field of peripheral vision during combats with real machetes or wooden swords in the Dance of the Moors and Christians. The short mustache marked with firm vertical lines represents the rigid facial hair of a foreign soldier (the Moor or the conquistador) within the dance's narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is sourced from Bazar de Lalo, our flagship partner in Cuernavaca, Mexico. For decades Cuernavaca has attracted artists, intellectuals, and collectors from around the world, creating a pocket of rich culture and artistry. Bazar de Lalo, the 10 year old creation of artist Lalo Lugo, taps into this depth: an immersive space where antiques, folk art, and rare crafts converge into a breathtaking catalogue. Their sourcing and experience ensure that every piece we list is authentic, and that your piece comes from the heart of Mexico, with a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003eEarly 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouthern Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-Carved Mesquite Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (in): \u003c\/strong\u003e6 x 6 x 4.25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003eCuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercado Mexicano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47631451553982,"sku":"1-MAS-0035","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2524\/0510\/files\/mercado-mexicano-small-worn-mustache-11.jpg?v=1781486356","url":"https:\/\/mercadomexicano.art\/products\/antique-moro-dance-mask-mezquite-wood","provider":"Mercado Mexicano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}