Carved Mexican Carnival Mask in Bold Red and Blue Paint writer's box Very good antique condition with

Very good antique condition with beautiful dry wood patina

In the original version

This gorgeous carved piece would have been the lid of a butter churn I believe

and so much wonder how it came to be

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Carved Mexican Carnival Mask in Bold Red and Blue Paint writer's box Very good antique condition withThis mask, Mexican I believe, and I think likely Guerrero, is all about the red and sky blue paint for me great color, great surface, and surely we all need a second pair of eyes. I believe the red indicates it as a Moor mask, used in dances representing fighting between the Christians and the Moors (Muslims). It appears to have been worn and with a good bit of age to it, with remnants of string at the temples on the back. 6" t x 4 3 8" measured