Hand Carve Guatemala Mayan Chief Mask Quetzal Bird

Some nicks, scrapes, discoloration from age. Could be stained, the patina is beautiful like it is. Hand carved from red wood. Mayan Folk Art The Quetzal Bird was used on masks of the Mayan ruler, man or woman. In Mayan culture the mask was an extension of their face. This mask displays softer features, and is thought to be that of a female ruler. Estate find. Original owners were world travelers & purchased this in the mid to late 1940s 14” Tall 10.5” wide 8” from back edge to nose