{"product_id":"jaguar-serpent-dance-mask-michoacan","title":"Máscara Fusion Tecuan y Serpiente \/ Tecuán and Serpent Fusion Mask, 1970's","description":"\u003cp\u003eJaguar-serpent hybrid dance mask in carved wood and hide, Michoacán, circa 1970. In the pre-Hispanic worldview, the jaguar, representing the underworld and the earth, and the serpent, representing water and fertility, are intimately connected. Artisans fused both animals into a single piece to enhance its ritual significance. With the arrival of the Spanish, the pre-Hispanic jaguar figure blended in some communities with the iconography of the devil or fantastic creatures from the Old World. This gave rise to hybrid masks that combine feline features with disproportionate fangs and sometimes horns.\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\u003e1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eMichoacán, Cercanías con Guerrero\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolychrome Wood Carving with Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (in): \u003c\/strong\u003e7.75 x 5.5 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":47631431762110,"sku":"1-MAS-0014","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2524\/0510\/files\/mercado-mexicano-snakes-eyes-tusks-01.jpg?v=1781485833","url":"https:\/\/mercadomexicano.art\/products\/jaguar-serpent-dance-mask-michoacan","provider":"Mercado Mexicano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}