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Winter Art & Design Auction

Sun, Dec 8, 2024 10:00AM EST
Lot 1131

Vintage Mexican El Tigre Dance Mask

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$500,000 $50,000

Piece is untitled and unsigned. Purchased from premiere mask collector Jaled Muyaes. Ceremonial Dia de los Muertos dance mask is made of hard leather, with mirrored eyes and boar hair whiskers. From Zitlala, Mexico circa the 1940’s. Mask is in good vintage condition. Wear commensurate with age and normal use. Mask is approximately 10 in H x 16 in W x 11 in D. Mask weighs approximately 3 lbs.