Jaguar Alebrije Mask. Big! Oaxaca, Mexico. Spirit Animal. 4275

A huge and superbly painted painted hand carved wooden jaguar masks from Oaxaca. This is a tradition form of folk art in Oaxaca. These vibrantly painted animals are called Alebrijes. This one measures about 8x8 inch"

The jaguar is richly symbolic and powerful in indigenous tradition of South America, Central America and Mexico. An excellent ally.