Woman Coconut Mask

The delightful craft of transforming coconuts into folk art masks originated in the 1950's in the remote Mezcala region of the Balsas River Basin in Guerrero, Mexico. It was developed by Nahua Indian artists as an alternate way of their traditional mask making. Early works emulated traditional, sacred ceremonial wooden masks, such as jaguars and devils. Due to tourism, the craft evolved to more whimsical folk art.

These masks are handcrafted by artisans in Mexico using upcycled materials - including, of course, halved and dried coconut shells! 

Measures 4.5 inches wide, 5.5 inches tall, ready to hang.