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Dominican Papier Mache Mask Predator 1980s
Catalogue:
Vintage Arts:
Regional Art:
Americas:
Pre 1970 item# 344992
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El Alcazar
Tel.787-723-1229 Fax.787-725-0248
425.00
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Wild papier mache demon mask used at carnival in Santo Domingo-ca 1980s--was inspired by creature in Arnold Schwarzenneger film- Predator--there is a handful of artisans who make these masks in Santo Domingo-each has special individual technique-limited number and not repeated-usually sold only at carnival time--base is papier mache polychrome with vibrant enamel-tusks are resin-dread locks fabric---all oversized-28 inches by 21 inches-has a frightening inter-galectic look-creature from outer space
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