{"product_id":"skull-and-wings-dance-mask-michoacan","title":"Máscara Calavera con Alas \/ Winged Skull Mask, 1970's","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarved natural wood skull mask with bat wings from Tocuaro, Michoacán, circa 1970, home of Mexico's master mask carvers. The Bat Myth (Camazotz): In the pre-Hispanic worldview, the bat god was directly associated with death, sacrifice, and the underworld. For this reason, artisans often depict its face with skeletal or skull-like features to emphasize its connection to the realm of the dead. In traditional dances from the colonial and mestizo periods (such as the Dance of the Devils or Nativity plays), artisans carve malevolent beings or spirits with skull-like faces and webbed wings to inspire respect or fear.\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\u003eTocuaro, Michoacán\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eRustic Wood Carving, Natural Tone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (in): \u003c\/strong\u003e6.75 x 14.5 x 3.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003eCuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercado Mexicano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47631431041214,"sku":"1-MAS-0010","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2524\/0510\/files\/mercado-mexicano-bat-skull-wood-02.jpg?v=1781485725","url":"https:\/\/mercadomexicano.art\/products\/skull-and-wings-dance-mask-michoacan","provider":"Mercado Mexicano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}