{"product_id":"mexican-horned-diablo-painted-copper-barbone-mask","title":"Nahua Guerrero Mexico Horned Diablo Painted Copper Barbone Mask","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 lg:px-8 py-14 border-b border-b-j-hickory\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th century Mexican Guerrero Horned Diablo Barbone mask, a piece of traditional Nahua folk art from southern Mexico.  The Barbone or \"bearded old man,\" mask typically feature elaborate, cascading beards. Crafted by the indigenous Nahua people in the mountainous mining regions of Guerrero, such as Northeastern Guerrero or the town of La Parota.  While many are produced as high-quality decorative folk art, this particular one was used in traditional ceremonial dances, such as rain-petitioning rituals or the Danza de los Diablos (Dance of the Devils) and being used to chase away Spaniards.  Constructed from meticulously hammered sheets of painted copper (repoussé).  Features prominent goat horns and sinister expressions This specific mask includes a figure at the base and a serpent coiled along the side, common Mesoamerican symbols representing elements of folklore or transformation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 30\" tall (not including horns), 15.25\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca: \u003c\/strong\u003e1st half 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the unique characteristics of this item please contact us for shipping details and other information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kent Antique Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47350306275499,"sku":"ckw1420","price":745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/6268\/9195\/files\/20260710_111125.jpg?v=1783712806","url":"https:\/\/kentantiquegallery.com\/products\/mexican-horned-diablo-painted-copper-barbone-mask","provider":"Kent Antique Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}