Ceramic/Pottery Devil Mask Mexican Folk Art Collectible Ocumicho Flame Horns
And collectible large devil mask was made by Oc tavio Esteban Reyes. He learned this wonderful folk art from his native Ocumicho. He resides in Ocumicho, Michoacán, Mexico. The ceramic devil mask is amazing, it is multi-colored with Bats, snakes. And a devil on its face.
The mask is filled with other colorful details, long teeth, a red tongue and large white ears. The painting on the mask are detailed and bright. Hand made and hand painted. Ocumicho masks, diablitos (little devils), figurines and mermaids are important to the region's religious celebrations. Popular with collectors, well-conceived masks, figurines, fish, diablitos, figurines and mermaids can provide a dependable income to traditional artists and Octavio stands out as one of the region's best. The traditional technique for making Ocumicho. Art starts with local clay, which is abundant in this area of. The clay is shaped by hand into figurines, which are then painted with brushes made of human hair.The devils and other pieces are used mainly in two holidays in the Ocumicho region, Christmas and Holy Week, where they appear in dances and as decoration. Octavio, who began making figurines, mermaids, fish and diablitos at the age of 12, now runs a family workshop in his hometown. His wonderful pieces are favorites locally and around Mexico.
This mask has a small surface crack that was made in the kiln. It has been glued to make sure the crack does not expand. This is a beautiful ceramic piece can be added to your home, of an office or as a gift.
We will make sure that your piece is. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Pottery". The seller is "laurabruce2" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
- Culture: Mexican
- Provenance: Ownership History Available
- Brand: Octavio Esteban Reyes