{"product_id":"coyote-dance-mask-with-fangs-mexico","title":"Máscara Coyote Colmilludo \/ Fanged Coyote Mask, 1930's","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic 1930s fanged coyote dance mask, hand-carved in Temalacatzingo, Guerrero. For the ancient Nahua people, the coyote was the personification of Huehuecóyotl (meaning \"Old Coyote\"), the god of dance, music, cunning, and festivity. Wearing his face allowed the dancer to temporarily transform, acquiring the wisdom and agility of the animal. In dances like those of Los Tecuanes or Los Tlacololeros (focused on asking for good harvests and rain), the animals represent the wild forces of nature that coexist with the people of the countryside. The coyote embodies intelligence, survival, and daring. Sometimes it takes on the role of a predator stalking livestock, and at other times it helps the farmers by acting unpredictably or comically during the performance.\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\u003e1920s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eTemalacatzingo, Guerrero, México\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-Carved, Hand-Painted Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (in): \u003c\/strong\u003e12 x 6 x 5.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003eCuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercado Mexicano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47631427928254,"sku":"1-MAS-0008","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2524\/0510\/files\/mercado-mexicano-crazy-coyote-08.jpg?v=1781485692","url":"https:\/\/mercadomexicano.art\/products\/coyote-dance-mask-with-fangs-mexico","provider":"Mercado Mexicano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}