Vintage Mexican folk art nagual (from Nahuatl word nahualli meaning "shaman in disguise") dance mask, hand-carved and painted, with painted animal horns, horse hair, and rubber ear details, circa mid-20th century 

height 24 in. x width 20 in. x depth 6 in. 

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.