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686 - Bat dance mask. Nahua people, Mexico. 19th–20th century
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Estimate €1,000 - €3,000
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Bat dance mask. Nahua people, Mexico. 19th–20th century Hammered copper. Dimensions: 39 × 30 × 4 cm. A ritual mask made of hammered copper, used in the ceremonial dances of the Nahua people, in which the bat figure carries symbolic meanings associated with night, transformation and the spiritual world. The piece stands out for its formal expressiveness and the craftsmanship of the metalwork, which lends dynamism and character to the face. This type of mask combines indigenous tradition with artisanal metalworking techniques, constituting a remarkable example of Mexico’s ritual material culture. Item held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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