Mexican Carnival Mask - Murcielago or Bat
Artist
unidentified
Dateca. 1950
Mediumwood, paint
Dimensions9 3/8 × 7 5/8 in. (23.8 × 19.4 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. David L. Harner
Object numberPC1977.79.11
DescriptionNahua mask from Guerrero, Mexico in the form of a murcielago (bat) atop a face. The bat's body serves as the nose. The face's mouth is open wide, revealing carved teeth. The bat is a brownish pink color, and the face is green.On View
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