{"product_id":"vintage-guatemalan-lion-mask-strength-vigilance","title":"Vintage Guatemalan Lion Mask | Strength \u0026 Vigilance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lion is not an ancient Maya animal, but it became part of Guatemala’s evolving highland mask tradition as an image of strength, authority, and vigilance. This mid-century mask by the Aj Canil Family of Chichicastenango shows how Indigenous carving traditions absorbed new figures while continuing to give animals symbolic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from wood and painted in saturated ochres, reds, turquoise, and concentric details, the mask is defined by carved fangs and a pronounced mane. Its vintage patina and surface wear contribute to the character of a singular piece rather than a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aj Canil Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chichicastenango, Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved wood with natural and acrylic paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion with carved mane, fangs, saturated color, and concentric painted details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage patina and surface wear; see photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strength, authority, and vigilance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Singular piece; one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymbols do not have to be ancient to become meaningful. Sometimes a culture adopts a figure because the qualities it represents are already understood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44404592836665,"sku":"MS-0029","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/vintage-guatemalan-lion-mask-6345987.jpg?v=1760393395","url":"https:\/\/fromtheandes.net\/products\/vintage-guatemalan-lion-mask-strength-vigilance","provider":"From The Andes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}