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.
This is an Incredible mask about 2 feet tall with real gold and silver foil overlays everywhere you see silver or gold on this mask it is the real thing. in addition to the folk art painting style. This mask is unique and extremely rare due to the fact that she has real crystal blue eyes. They are so authentic it is often startling. This is my most favorite of my mask collection. It is hundreds of years old and in mostly excellent shape with the exception of a small v-shaped chip out of her ery top. Not really noticable. Her face sits happiy within the center of a sun flower and Our Lady of the Lord Guadelupe adorns the rays of light above her head. This is one of the most exquisite pieces I have ever found. She will haunt you but in a beautiful way!