Irmo Armendariz outlet Hand Carved Tribal Mask Wood

This mask was purchased in Creel, Mexico in 1989. The unusual thing about this mask is that while the Tarahumarans have always outlet carved masks, I was told it was not common for them to create masks that depicted themselves. The other masks in the shop were all of white men.
The indigenous Tarahumara population, call themselves the Raramuri. "Raramuri" means "foot-runner" or "those who run fast".
The mask was made by Irmo Armendariz who used to live near Roseachic, Chihuahua. He is not Tarahumara but the area had a lot of Tarahuahua in it. As far as tourist masks go, Irmo's portrait masks are probably the most life like. They are usually made from madrone wood and rubbed with oil.
This mask was is made from Madrone with Flower Dyes. This carving is of excellent quality and in excellent condition.
Measurements are 9 1/2 tall x 8 wide x 4 thick inches
It is dated and signed