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Handcrafted Jungle Cat Costa Rican Wood Mask, "Boruca Wild Cat"
Shipping Timeframe: 7 to 14 business days. Delivery Estimate
This cat is full of character, not to mention color. Victor Hernandez hand-carves this decorative balsa wood mask in the image of a jungle cat. Brass eyelets and an agave cord are attached to the back for easy hanging.
The Boruca people live in southwestern Costa Rica. Devil masks are part of a centuries-old festival called "The Game of the Devils," honoring the Boruca's fight to defend their land from invading Spaniards. During the festival, the masked actors portray defenders fighting a bull, representing Spain. The bull is a large costume that takes about ten men to maneuver. Victor Hernandez learned the art of Boruca mask carving at the side of his father.
- 0.12 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
- 22 cm H x 14 cm W x 8 cm D
- 8.75" H x 5.5" W x 3.1" D
Victor Hernandez Hand-carved balsa wood masks
"I carve the traditional masks of Boruca. My father taught me… each of his carvings was a work of art with a world of colors and a story behind it."
