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Wooden mermaid (sirena)
Juan Horta Castillo (1940–2006) was a premier master artisan from Tócuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, celebrated primarily for his intricate, award-winning traditional masks. While his famous Diablo (devil) masks frequently appear on the market, large-scale custom figures like this carved wooden mermaid (sirena) are much rarer.
The distinctive, expressive face—characterized by almond-shaped green eyes, pronounced cheekbones, and carefully lined, glossy red lips—is a signature aesthetic of the Horta family's human and anthropomorphic carvings.
The piece is coated in a glossy, high-finish lacquer or automotive enamel, a classic hallmark of the Tócuaro woodcraft tradition that makes the vibrant colors pop.
The fine, chiseled texture simulating scales along the tail demonstrates the precision work achieved using traditional hand tools like chisels and machetes
Valued at $1,800
Because Horta's masks are more common, a large freestanding or wall-hanging mermaid figure commands a premium due to its uniqueness and decorative appeal.
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