Vintage Pucuna Hooded Jaguar Mask - Handmade by the Ticuna of Colombia

South America
$185.00
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Ticuna masks hold deep cultural significance, playing an important role in traditional ceremonies and dances that connect the community to the spiritual world, ancestral traditions, and the natural environment of the Amazon rainforest. Often inspired by animals, spirits, and supernatural beings, these masks reflect the Ticuna people’s rich mythology and artistic heritage. The dolls represent these traditions in miniature form, featuring masks modeled on the authentic ceremonial masks worn during traditional dances. Among these are jaguar hooded masks, which evoke the power and presence of the jaguar, an important animal in Amazonian culture. Through their intricate designs, natural materials, and expressive forms, the dolls preserve and share the remarkable craftsmanship and cultural meaning of Ticuna mask-making.

LINK - Discovering the Artistry and Significance of Tikuna Pucuna Dolls

• Hood Size: approx. 13" wide x 16" deep x .25" high
• Wood Head Size: approx. 7" wide x 10" high x 6" deep

• Material: Cecropia Bark, Wood, Natural Dyes and Pigments
• Origin: Colombia
• Variation: You will receive this exact one
• Packaged: Story Card, Bubble Wrapped (with the parts wrapped separate from the main sculpture)