Old & Used Mexican Folk Art Payaso (Clown/Buffoon) Mask from Rural Village old navajo rings The Furo and Chagama were

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

waist and ankles

The beautiful colours and and delicate work is so hard to capture with the camera

Age: 100 year+

Old & Used Mexican Folk Art Payaso (Clown/Buffoon) Mask from Rural Village old navajo rings The Furo and Chagama wereThis 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