Vintage Handcrafted Mexican folk art jaguar mask- Tigre or Tecuani mask

handcrafted Mexican folk art jaguar mask, often referred to as a Tigre or Tecuani mask, commonly used in traditional dances in regions like Guerrero or Oaxaca. • Material: Typically carved from wood or constructed from paper-mache. ® • Features: Often adorned with real animal hair or quills for whiskers and painted with bright colors. • Cultural Significance: Represents the jaguar in pre-Columbian and colonial-era dance traditions. • Usage: Used primarily as ceremonial dance masks or decorative wall art. Very unique. In good vintage condition. Some chipping in the bottom under the chin. See pics for details. 4.75”w x 6”h x 4.5”d