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This is a truly extraordinary piece of indigenous folk art imported from Tonala, Mexico. It?s a mind-blowing Tastoane mask worn during the revered ceremonial fight that takes place every July 25th. The mask is made from leather and has three-dimensional adornments of a snake, scorpion and nagual. The painting and detail are phenomenal with intricate petatillo work and the mask is substantial with a mass of black and white hair made from local fiber. Protruding bull horns complete the look. Tastoanes represent the original tribal peoples who hid in local caves( thus the spiders/snakes/reptiles) as the Spaniards approached. The yearly ritual battle re-enacts the introduction of Spaniards and Christianity into this area of Mexico. This mask measures approximately 19?in height, 14? in width by 12? in depth and the hair hangs over 3 ?. Economy shipping in the U.S. will be $50.00, as this piece is huge. I will reimburse any overpayment of shipping). Paypal and checks accepted and all auctions are unconditionally guaranteed. Thank you!