Pascola Dancer Mask
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Pascola Dancer Mask

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This painted wood mask is used by Pascola dancers in northern Mexico’s ceremonial dances. Integral to the Pascola ritual, it blends pre-Columbian and Christian elements. The Pascola dancer, often a trickster or mediator, uses the mask to convey stories and teachings.