Hand Carved Vintage Jaguar Mask Decor Face Folk Art

GREAT CONDITION vintage Mayan or Guatemalan hand-carved and hand-painted wooden jaguar mask. This type of mask is significant in Mayan culture and was traditionally used for: Religious rituals: Masks were worn in grand temples during ceremonies. Warfare: Jaguar masks symbolized ferocity, strength, and keen sight, granting soldiers courage in battle. Entertainment: Masks were used in theatrical performances. Symbolism: The jaguar represents power, perception, and is associated with the Mayan underworld.