Skull and Snakes Miniature Wood Mask by Juan Horta

This surreal miniature mask, created back in the 60s, represents color and its absence to explain our presence and absence in life, heading farewell in life, and towards an elevated level, with the two snakes floating on the sides of a skull in this exceptional sculpture made out of a single piece of wood. Signed by JUAN HORTA, it features highly detailed, intricate shapes in a very dynamic composition, and the perfectly rendered hand-painted details are simply amazing.