A compelling mid-century ceremonial carving attributed to the Aj Canil Family of Chichicastenango, this horse mask radiates.
The eyes, rimmed in gold, evoke nocturnal vigilance, while the squared teeth and sculpted muzzle speak to grounded power. Such masks were traditionally worn during masked dances that bridged the human and animal worlds, inviting ancestral strength to animate the dancer’s movements.
A significant ethnographic artifact, this piece balances expressive ferocity with refined control—ideal for a collector attuned to the symbolism and spiritual resonance embedded in Latin American ritual art.
Highlights:
Singular, mid-century ceremonial carving with authentic patina
Depicts the horse.
Created by the renowned Aj Canil family of Chichicastenango
Museum-quality presence, suitable for curatorial or private collections
