Vtg 1970's Venezuelan Diablos Danzantes del Yare Handmade Wooden Doll

Vtg 1970's Venezuelan Diablos Danzantes del Yare Handmade Wooden Doll In Full Costume Wood Base Venezuela

This handmade folk art doll has been in my collection since the 1970's.

I purchased this wonderful doll in Venezuela in 1970.

The doll is very elaborate in fantastic colors.

From an expert:
So excited to see this
( I’m Venezuelan )
Those are “ Diablos Danzantes del Yare “ (The Dancing Devils of Yare) is the name of a religious festivity celebrated in San Francisco de Yare. Venezuela, at the Corpus Christi day festivities. Its origins are traced back to the 18th century, one of the oldest community organizations of the American continent.

The Dancing Devils of Yare: (Diablos Danzantes de Yare), a religious festivity representing the victory of good over evil through ritual dance performed by all male Dancing Devils, has been celebrated since the 18th century in San Francisco de Yare, Miranda State, Venezuela. The Dancing Devils of Yare were recognized by UNESCO.