Carved Mexican Carnival Mask in Bold Red and Blue Paint writer's box In the original version

In the original version

Very good antique condition with beautiful dry wood patina

while it appears that the others were hand-drawn

I'm not even sure what quite is missing from this old tramp chest--I guess another drawer and corresponding pieces on the side and top

I assume Samuel Joseph was a student when he did it

Carved Mexican Carnival Mask in Bold Red and Blue Paint writer's box In the original versionThis mask, Mexican I believe, and I think likely Guerrero, is all about the red and sky blue paint for me great color, great surface, and surely we all need a second pair of eyes. I believe the red indicates it as a Moor mask, used in dances representing fighting between the Christians and the Moors (Muslims). It appears to have been worn and with a good bit of age to it, with remnants of string at the temples on the back. 6" t x 4 3 8" measured