Early 20th Century Mexican Dance Mask with Snake Nose decorated tool the geometric lineaments ruptured

the geometric lineaments ruptured

And then how their boat is just sailing atop those great graphic waves—echoed by swirling sky

but also doubles as a pedestal should one want to display him legs up

what a box

Early 20th Century Mexican Dance Mask with Snake Nose decorated tool the geometric lineaments rupturedHow much fun it would be to wear this carved and painted wooden mask with this long, slithering snake emanating from its nose! Pretty great just hung on the wall though, with its red tongue confronting you at eye level! I am sure this piece is Mexican, and I believe it dates from the early 20th century when it would have been used as a festival dance mask. I love the directness and simplicity of the black face, setting off the red, black and green