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About this item: Eufrosia Pantaleon is inspired by the legendary Olmec heads in the design of this mask. Believed to represent governors, the original gigantic heads are carved from stone. Pantaleon reinterprets these archeological treasures with this ceramic mask. She paints the blue, green, red, orange, pink and beige mask with extraordinary detail in celebration of Mexico’s flora and fauna.

– Signed by the artist

About our Artist: ‘I was born and raised in a small village in the state of Guerrero, and I learned at a very young age how to paint on ceramic. My father taught me, and I can still remember the very first piece I painted – it was a lizard. Due to our family’s financial situation I was only able to go to primary school. Painting and decorating ceramic not only represents a way to make a living, but to me it’s an art form that allows me to express my feelings and capture the beauty of nature.’