Most people are familiar with Mardi gras carnivale but did you know that Carnicale goes on all over not only the southern gulf states but in Mexico, central America and South America. I have a fiend who runs a colectables store of genuine Carniivale Masks from all over those places. I have only a small collection compared to his. these masks were actually worn, they must have been pretty heavy and awkward back then since they are made of wood and painted or foiled.
Technically it is hard to imagine wearing something this shape and size as a maksk. Often the mask makers also made effigies or fun depictions of different things in their worlds, like this one, the moon! I had a difficult time photographing this fellow because he is very long (close to 2 feet) and hard to manage since I had to hold it one handed and my camera with the other. Did my best LOL.
So this guy is covered in gold leaf with fish for eyebrows, and the wind moving across his cheeks. A wonderful bit of folk art to say the least. He can be hung. Corners work best for him. THere is wind all around his moon body too. He is a real hoot! There are a couple of small dings on him (after all how would you look at several hundred years old!?!) one at the top of the moon not really noticable. A welcome addition for any collector or anyone who just loves fun things in their environment!