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Vintage Mexican Wood Carvings and Masks

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a beautiful carved and hand-painted batea from Quiroga, Michoacan, c. 1930's. Main photo of the batea. Mexican vintage wood-carving, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a beautiful carved and hand-painted batea from Quiroga, Michoacan, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of part of the rim of the batea. Mexican vintage wood-carving, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a beautiful carved and hand-painted batea from Quiroga, Michoacan, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the front of the batea, showing the lovely painted flowers. Mexican vintage wood-carving, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a beautiful carved and hand-painted batea from Quiroga, Michoacan, c. 1930's. Photo of the back side of the batea.
VV-11: Mexican vintage wood-carving, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a beautiful carved and hand-painted batea from Quiroga, Michoacan, c. 1930's. The batea is hand-adzed, and the painting decorating the front of the batea is uniquely beautiful. This is an older and a very collectible piece! Condition is very good. Size: 17 inches diameter. Price: $225.

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and masks, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful dance-mask in the form of a deer's head, very possibly from Michoacan, c. 1940's. Main photo. Mexican vintage wood-carving and masks, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful dance-mask in the form of a deer's head, very possibly from Michoacan, c. 1940's. Another view of the face of the deer. Mexican vintage wood-carving and masks, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful dance-mask in the form of a deer's head, very possibly from Michoacan, c. 1940's. Photo shot from behind the opening at the rear of the mask. Mexican vintage wood-carving and masks, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful dance-mask in the form of a deer's head, very possibly from Michoacan, c. 1940's. Photo shot from above the mask, looking down. Mexican vintage wood-carving and masks, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful dance-mask in the form of a deer's head, very possibly from Michoacan, c. 1940's. Photo showing the opening at the rear of the mask.
TT-4: Mexican vintage wood-carving and masks, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful dance-mask in the form of a deer's head, very possibly from Michoacan, c. 1940's. The mask is finely carved, covered with a gesso, and then is very well-painted. The mouth of the deer opens and closes. The deer is prized for its strength, and is believed to be a symbol for rain and a good harvest. This is a great and highly collectible piece of Mexican vintage folk-art. Condition is very good; there are some places which show wear and some minor paint-loss, especially on parts of the antlers (please, see photos). Size: 17 inches long by 7 3/4 inches high (including the antlers) by 7 inches wide, including the ears. The opening at the back of the mask is c. 5 1/2 inches diameter. Price: $375.

 

Mexican vintage devotional art and wood-carving, a beautifully carved wooden nicho, with lovely doors and holding a truly beautiful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico, c. 1930's. Main photo of the Michoacan nicho. Mexican vintage devotional art and wood-carving, a beautifully carved wooden nicho, with lovely doors and holding a truly beautiful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico, c. 1930's. Photo of the Mexican nicho from Michoacan, with wooden doors closed.
QQ-7: Mexican vintage devotional art and wood-carving, a beautifully carved wooden nicho, with lovely doors and holding a truly beautiful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico, c. 1930's. This piece is from the state of Michoacan, and it is a wonderful and very collectible piece of Mexican vintage devotional art.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican antique wood-carving, a pair of wooden candleholders, c. early to mid-19th century, and possibly from the colonial period. Main photo. Mexican antique wood-carving, a pair of wooden candleholders, c. early to mid-19th century, and possibly from the colonial period. A photo shot from above the candleholders. Mexican antique wood-carving, a pair of wooden candleholders, c. early to mid-19th century, and possibly from the colonial period. A closeup photo of the wood-carved top on one candleholder.
NN-6: Mexican antique wood-carving and vintage Mexican folk art, a pair of wooden candleholders, c. early to mid-19th century, and possibly from the colonial period. The candleholders are wonderfully hand-carved, and show great age and grace! Condition is good considering their age; one has wood-loss on a part of the base and both show some paint-loss. Size: 11 1/2 inches high by 3 1/2 inches diameter at the widest part. Price: $225.

 

Mexican vintage folk-art and Mexican vintage wood-carving, a wonderful pair of wood-carved and hand-painted burros, complete with painted saddles and horse-hair (or burro-hair) tails, c. 1930. Main photo of the Mexican wood-carved burros. Mexican vintage folk-art and Mexican vintage wood-carving, a wonderful pair of wood-carved and hand-painted burros, complete with painted saddles and horse-hair (or burro-hair) tails, c. 1930. A closeup photo of the side of one of the burros. Mexican vintage folk-art and Mexican vintage wood-carving, a wonderful pair of wood-carved and hand-painted burros, complete with painted saddles and horse-hair (or burro-hair) tails, c. 1930. Another view of the side of one of the wood-carved burros. Mexican vintage folk-art and Mexican vintage wood-carving, a wonderful pair of wood-carved and hand-painted burros, complete with painted saddles and horse-hair (or burro-hair) tails, c. 1930. A photo showing the rear ends of the two wood-carved, folk-art burros.
MM-2: Mexican vintage folk-art and Mexican vintage wood-carving, a wonderful pair of wood-carved and hand-painted burros, complete with painted saddles and horse-hair (or burro-hair) tails, c. 1930. These are the epitome of fine Mexican vintage folk-art. The pair displays incredible charm and wonderful personality! Condition is very good. Size: 12 1/2 inches high by 9 inches long (front to back) by 4 1/4 inches wide.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden oval charger from Olinala, Guerrero, laquered and with beautifully incised decorations, c. 1930's. Main photo of Olinala laquer-ware charger. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden oval charger from Olinala, Guerrero, laquered and with beautifully incised decorations, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the incised decorations on the Olinala laquer-ware charger. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden oval charger from Olinala, Guerrero, laquered and with beautifully incised decorations, c. 1930's. Photo showing the back side of the Olinala laquer-ware charger.
LL-10: Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden oval charger from Olinala, Guerrero, laquered and with beautifully incised decorations, c. 1930's. The tray is decorated with flowers, cats (or jaguars), and rabbits. This is an exquisite piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Condition is excellent. Size: 17 1/4 inches wide by 15 1/4 inches high. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and vintage folk art, a carved wooden mask from Puebla, 1930 or earlier. The mask is from the Danza de Abonicos (Dance of the Fans), and originates from Huauchinango, in the state of Puebla. Main photo of the mask. Mexican vintage wood-carving and vintage folk art, a carved wooden mask from Puebla, 1930 or earlier. The mask is from the Danza de Abonicos (Dance of the Fans), and originates from Huauchinango, in the state of Puebla. Side view of the Puebla mask. Mexican vintage wood-carving and vintage folk art, a carved wooden mask from Puebla, 1930 or earlier. The mask is from the Danza de Abonicos (Dance of the Fans), and originates from Huauchinango, in the state of Puebla. Photo showing the back side of the Puebla mask.
JJ-14: Mexican vintage wood-carving and vintage folk art, a carved wooden mask from Puebla, 1930 or earlier. The mask is from the Danza de Abonicos (Dance of the Fans), and originates from Huauchinango, in the state of Puebla. This is a beautiful and highly collectible mask. Condition is very good; there is paint loss and fading, given the age and probable repeated use of the mask. Size: 7 3/4 inches high by 6 1/4 inches wide by 5 inches deep (front to back). Price: $425.

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk-art, a beautiful wooden batea from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. The batea is beautifully hand-carved and has exquisite floral decorations. Main photo of the batea. Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk-art, a beautiful wooden batea from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. The batea is beautifully hand-carved and has exquisite floral decorations. Closeup photo of the floral decorations on the front center of the batea. Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk-art, a beautiful wooden batea from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. The batea is beautifully hand-carved and has exquisite floral decorations. Photo of the back side of the Uruapan batea.
HH-6: Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk-art, a beautiful wooden batea from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1920. The batea is beautifully hand-carved and then carefully laquered, and finally is painted with exquisite floral decorations. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican folk-art! Condition is excellent. Size: 18 inches diameter. Price: $1300.

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk art, a wonderfully carved and decorated helmet-style jaguar mask, used in dances and folk-festivals, from the Mexican state of Guerrero, c. 1950's. Main photo of the front of the Guerrero jaguar mask. Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk art, a wonderfully carved and decorated helmet-style jaguar mask, used in dances and folk-festivals, from the Mexican state of Guerrero, c. 1950's. Photo showing the side of the Guerrero jaguar mask. Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk art, a wonderfully carved and decorated helmet-style jaguar mask, used in dances and folk-festivals, from the Mexican state of Guerrero, c. 1950's. Photo showing the inside of the Guerrero jaguar mask. Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk art, a wonderfully carved and decorated helmet-style jaguar mask, used in dances and folk-festivals, from the Mexican state of Guerrero, c. 1950's. Photo showing the back side of the Guerrero jaguar mask.
HH-12: Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk art, a wonderfully carved and decorated helmet-style jaguar mask, used in dances and folk-festivals, from the Mexican state of Guerrero, c. 1950's. Condition is excellent. Size: 8 3/4 inches high by 8 1/2 inches wide. Price: $650.

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk art, a hand-carved laquer-ware batea with wonderful artwork, Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930's. The batea features lovely floral decorations, painted on top of the fine laquer finish. Main photo. Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk art, a hand-carved laquer-ware batea with wonderful artwork, Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930's. The batea features lovely floral decorations, painted on top of the fine laquer finish. Closeup photo of the floral decorations on the batea. Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk art, a hand-carved laquer-ware batea with wonderful artwork, Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930's. The batea features lovely floral decorations, painted on top of the fine laquer finish. Photo of the back side of the wooden batea.
DD-7: Mexican vintage wood-carving and folk art, a hand-carved laquer-ware batea with wonderful artwork, Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930's. The batea features lovely floral decorations, painted on top of the fine laquer finish. This is an amazing piece of Mexican vintage fine/folk art! Condition is excellent. Size: 14 inches diameter. Price: $350.

 

Guatemalan vintage wood-carving and folk art, a carved wooden mask used in dances, Guatemala, c. 1940's. Main photo of the mask. Guatemalan vintage wood-carving and folk art, a carved wooden mask used in dances, Guatemala, c. 1940's. Photo of the back side of the mask. Guatemalan vintage wood-carving and folk art, a carved wooden mask used in dances, Guatemala, c. 1940's. Photo of the side of the mask.
CC-1: Guatemalan vintage wood-carving and folk art, a carved wooden mask used in the Danza de Los Patrones (Dance of the Bosses), Guatemala, c. 1940's. The mask shows a very well-carved face with European features and red cheeks.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and laquer-ware art, a wonderful batella from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930's. The large batella is decorated with an exquisite exotic bird with a lovely long tail, perhaps the famed quetzal. Main photo of the batella. Mexican vintage wood-carving and laquer-ware art, a wonderful batella from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930's. The large batella is decorated with an exquisite exotic bird with a lovely long tail, perhaps the famed quetzal. A closeup of the lovely bird. Mexican vintage wood-carving and laquer-ware art, a wonderful batella from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930's. The large batella is decorated with an exquisite exotic bird with a lovely long tail, perhaps the famed quetzal. A photo showing the back side of the batella.
Z-15: Mexican vintage wood-carving and laquer-ware art, a wonderful batella from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930's. The large batella is decorated with an exquisite exotic bird with a lovely long tail, perhaps the famed quetzal. It is hand-painted on a cream-colored undercoat, and the colors are bright and very beautiful. Condition of the batella is excellent; it shows some crazing and wear, natural considering the age of this masterpiece. Size: 16 3/4 inches diameter.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Main photo. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Closeup of Mayan face on front of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Silver plaque and top of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Photo showing one side of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Another view of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Closeup of the top of the box.
Z-1: Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. This is a true work of Mexican fine/folk art! The quality of the carving is incredible. The back of the box is decorated with "chip" carving. Condition is excellent/mint. Size: 6 inches long by 4 inches wide by 3 1/4 inches high. Price: $145.

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving, a marquetry box with beautiful inlaid wood designs from Oaxaca, c. 1890. Main photo. Mexican vintage wood-carving, a marquetry box with beautiful inlaid wood designs from Oaxaca, c. 1890. Photo of the top of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving, a marquetry box with beautiful inlaid wood designs from Oaxaca, c. 1890. Another view of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving, a marquetry box with beautiful inlaid wood designs from Oaxaca, c. 1890. A closeup photo of the top of the marquetry box. Mexican vintage wood-carving, a marquetry box with beautiful inlaid wood designs from Oaxaca, c. 1890. Another side view of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving, a marquetry box with beautiful inlaid wood designs from Oaxaca, c. 1890. Photo showing the inside of the box.
Z-3: Mexican vintage wood-carving, a marquetry box with beautiful inlaid wood designs from Oaxaca, c. 1890. This is an incredible form of artwork from an historically important center for marquetry in the state of Oaxaca, an artform developed there very soon after the Spanish Conquest of Mexico. Condition is very good; the box shows some age and the original lock and key are missing. Size: 9 3/8 inches long by 5 1/4 inches wide by 3 1/8 inches high. Price: $475.

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware tray from Olinala, c. 1940's. The tray features two old men with canes in the center, surrounded by flowers and a wonderful red rim. Main photo. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware tray from Olinala, c. 1940's. The tray features two old men with canes in the center, surrounded by flowers and a wonderful red rim. Closeup of two old men in the center. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware tray from Olinala, c. 1940's. The tray features two old men with canes in the center, surrounded by flowers and a wonderful red rim. Another closeup photo. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware tray from Olinala, c. 1940's. The tray features two old men with canes in the center, surrounded by flowers and a wonderful red rim. Another closeup. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware tray from Olinala, c. 1940's. The tray features two old men with canes in the center, surrounded by flowers and a wonderful red rim. Another closeup photo. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware tray from Olinala, c. 1940's. The tray features two old men with canes in the center, surrounded by flowers and a wonderful red rim. Another closeup of the two old men. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware tray from Olinala, c. 1940's. The tray features two old men with canes in the center, surrounded by flowers and a wonderful red rim. Photo showing the back side of the Olinala tray.
W-16: Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware tray from Olinala, c. 1940's. The tray features two old men with canes in the center, surrounded by flowers and a wonderful red rim. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican folk-art! Condition is excellent. Size: 15 1/2 inches long by 15 inches wide with handles by 1 1/2 inches high (or thick, top to bottom).
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. Main photo. Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. Side view. Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. Top view. Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. A view of another side. Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. Another view of another side of box.
V-2: Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. The painted decorations of birds and flowers are incredible. The artist begins by hand-carving the box from wood, which is plentiful in the state of Michoacan. The box is then carefully laquered, with a black slip. After this has dried, the artist paints the decorative scenery. This method of laquer and painting has pre-hispanic origins in the region of the Tarascan natives (the Purephecha, in their own language). Condition is excellent. Size: 10 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches high by 5 3/4 inches deep (front to back of box). Price: $175.

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wonderful marquetry picture frame, c. 1930. Beautifully hand-crafted with inlays of different kinds of wood. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wonderful marquetry picture frame, c. 1930. Beautifully hand-crafted with inlays of different kinds of wood. Closeup photo. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wonderful marquetry picture frame, c. 1930. Beautifully hand-crafted with inlays of different kinds of wood. Photo of back side of frame.
U-1: Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wonderful marquetry picture frame, c. 1930. Beautifully hand-crafted with inlays of different kinds of wood. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Condition is excellent. Size: 9 1/2 inches wide by 11 1/2 inches high. The inside opening for a picture is: 4 1/4 inches wide by 6 1/4 inches high. Price: $400.

 

Mexican vintage woodcarving, a laquer-ware box from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. Beautifully decorated with hand-painted flowers and foliage. Main photo. Mexican vintage woodcarving, a laquer-ware box from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. Beautifully decorated with hand-painted flowers and foliage. Photo of top of box. Mexican vintage woodcarving, a laquer-ware box from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. Beautifully decorated with hand-painted flowers and foliage. Photo of bottom of box. Mexican vintage woodcarving, a laquer-ware box from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. Beautifully decorated with hand-painted flowers and foliage. Photo of the inside of the box with lid open.
U-3: Mexican vintage woodcarving, a laquer-ware box from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. Beautifully decorated with hand-painted flowers and foliage. The box still has the original lock and key, and they work! Condition is very good, given the age of this piece; there is some very minor loss of laquer in places. It is a very unique and rare piece from Uruapan. Size: 11 1/2 inches long by 4 inches wide by 2 inches high. Price: $245.

 

L-2: Mexican vintage wood-carving, a mask from the Michoacan "Dance of the old people" (Danza de los Viejitos), c. 1930's. Decorated with ribbons, horse-hair, and human teeth. Another photo of the vintage Mexican wood-carving, the Viejito mask from Michoacan. Photo of the back side of the Mexican vintage wood-carving, the Viejito mask from Michoacan.
L-2: Mexican vintage wood-carving, a mask from the Michoacan "Dance of the old people" (Danza de los Viejitos), c. 1930's. Decorated with ribbons, horse-hair, and human teeth.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

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