Conquistador Mask

Conquistador Mask

$ 1,400.00
Conquistador Mask
Painted wood

Late 19th c. To Early 20th c.

State of Mexico

Masks in the likeness of Spanish conquerors were used since Colonial times to try and keep the Spanish and their traditions out of the villages. The villagers found them so frightening they thought the image would frighten the Spanish.

11” x 14”