Mexican Carnival Mask, Human mask
Artist
unidentified
Dateca. 1950
Mediumwood, paint
Dimensions8 11/16 × 6 7/8 in. (22 × 17.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. David L. Harner
Object numberPC1977.79.14
DescriptionNahua mask from Chilapa, Guerrero, Mexico of a human face. Face is painted white with black eyebrows, eyes, and decoration at the chin. Two reddish brown circular faces are on the cheeks, each with eyes, nose, and mouth carved. The face's mouth is open, exposing the front row of white teeth.On View
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