Mexican Carnival Mask Bat Murcielago
Artist
unidentified
Date1950
MediumWood, paint
Dimensions8 7/16 × 7 3/16 in. (21.4 × 18.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. David L. Harner
Object numberPC1977.79.5
DescriptionNahua mask from Chilapa, Guerrero, Mexico of a black bat (murcielago) atop a green face. The body of the bat comprises the mask's nose. The bat's wings are pointed downward with white vertical stripes. The bat is smiling. The green face has blue eyes and a red mouth.On View
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