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Guatemala Rabbit Folk Dance Mask, "Dancing Rabbit"

Product ID: 216424

Floral motifs adorn a smiling orange rabbit, crafted and painted by hand. By Jose Canil Ramos, this mask is used in the Dance of the Deer, which... more

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Floral motifs adorn a smiling orange rabbit, crafted and painted by hand. By Jose Canil Ramos, this mask is used in the Dance of the Deer, which celebrates a successful hunt. The music is performed by a marimba and the different characters in the story are identified by the dancer's mask. The ears are disassembled for shipping.

  • 0.34 kgs
  • 0.7 lbs
  • 18.2 cm H x 14.8 cm W x 18.3 cm D
  • 7.25" H x 5.75" W x 7.25" D

  • Pinewood
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 216424
Jose Canil Ramos
Jose Canil Ramos

Central America

Wood sculptures

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Sue

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Apr 10, 2022

Dancing Rabbit if better than I imagined”

The carving is nice, painting very precise and overall quality and size exceeded expectations. I now own three carvings and love all of them.

Purchased Item Dancing Rabbit, Guatemala Rabbit Folk Dance Mask

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Pati

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Feb 03, 2018

A Joy to Look At”

I purchased this mask along with four other masks by Jose Canil Ramos. It?s well made as well as beautiful.

Purchased Item Dancing Rabbit, Guatemala Rabbit Folk Dance Mask

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Sheila

From Portage, MI

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Jan 07, 2025

Skeleton Nativity”

I found the concept of a skeleton nativity rather bizarre at first. A couple of conversations concerning “thin places,” where life and death, present reality and the spiritual life intersect, brought me to a different understanding. The pieces are beautifully painted.

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

Jose suffers from a rare facial nerve paralysis and is currently treating the condition with physical therapy.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Jose Canil Ramos has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $250 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in wood, saws, paints, and sandpaper for production.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Jose is a very talented wood carver. He first learned when he was just ten years old from his father. This art has been passed down for generations and Jose plans to continue the tradition and teach his son how to carve.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

Jose's work helps generate employment opportunities for those in his community. With the sales from NOVICA, he can employ other artisans and help change the lives of his workers.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Jose hires several people in his community which provides them with a stable income for supporting their families.

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