Old & Used Mexican Folk Art Payaso (Clown/Buffoon) Mask from Rural Village old navajo rings The twill (the fine design)

The twill (the fine design) is complex in contrast to the bold rows of diamonds designs

An example such as this one was highly venerated and signs of extensive ritual wear show this could have been used in a home or local temple for the purposes of religious practice

Around the neck: 9” w x 7 1/2” t

The Furo and Chagama were both artisan crafted from cast iron whilst the lid with a chrysanthemum like flower was created from polished copper and is smooth from use and with a genuine patina

Old & Used Mexican Folk Art Payaso (Clown/Buffoon) Mask from Rural Village old navajo rings The twill (the fine design)This mask came from a single collection of masks that all show extensive use and original wear & tear. The history and information is scarce on this subject and much more research is needed I believe on this genre of collection. However the power and experience these intense masks offer should not be underestimated. North American masks in general are a very small and rare category and as such I feel the good ones offer a lot of value for a very