Vintage Guatemalan Pig Mask

Artist: Aj Canil Family

Origin: Chichicastinango, Guatemala

Material: Hand-carved wood, natural & acrylic paints

A surreal expression of rural Guatemalan folklore, this exquisite hand-carved mask transforms the familiar figure of the pig into an object of wonder. Rendered in obsidian black, its form is adorned with constellation-like white markings and radiant, floral eyes that shimmer with symbolic depth. The blushed snout and tangerine ears add notes of joy and eccentricity—invoking not mere playfulness, but a sacred humor embedded in community rituals.

Masks such as this were traditionally worn in ceremonial dances to evoke abundance, fertility, and connection to the earth. This piece, however, ascends from folk utility into the realm of rare cultural art—its craftsmanship, color balance, and presence elevating it to collector status.

Details:

• Singular piece — no reproductions

• Authentic ceremonial carving from the Guatemalan highlands

• Deep symbolic roots with contemporary visual impact

• Ideal as an heirloom object or gallery installation