{"product_id":"reptile-dance-mask-guerrero-folk-art","title":"Máscara Zoomorfa Reptil \/ Zoomorphic Reptile Mask, 1970's","description":"\u003cp\u003eReptile dance mask carved from a single block of patancan wood, Costa Chica, Guerrero, circa 1970. In these performances of Afro-mestizo and Indigenous origin, the struggle of local fishermen against the reptile to protect their catch and their lives is told theatrically. The red base color represents the animal's ferocity, while the elongated green snout evokes the scales and physiognomy of a lizard. The white teeth, carved in stepped form, add aggression and drama to a dance designed to be seen from a distance.\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\u003eCosta Chica, Guerrero, Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan: \u003c\/strong\u003eTaller de la Familia Ruiz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eSingle-Block Patancan Wood Carving, Polychrome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (in): \u003c\/strong\u003e9 x 6.5 x 6.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003eCuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercado Mexicano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47631448572094,"sku":"1-MAS-0033","price":1025.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2524\/0510\/files\/mercado-mexicano-chomping-serpent-nose-07.jpg?v=1781486286","url":"https:\/\/mercadomexicano.art\/products\/reptile-dance-mask-guerrero-folk-art","provider":"Mercado Mexicano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}