Mask

97-15-77

From: Western Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 97-15-77
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Huichol
Provenience Western Mexico
Culture Area Central American
Creator Francisco Bautista
Date Made circa 1995
Section American
Materials Glass | Paper Mache | Resin (material)
Description

Glass beads imbedded in resin. Female mask with a hair bun with a maize plant and light blue designs to each side. Below is a border of black hair on the forehead with a blue bird beneath. The cheeks of the mask are covered in a purple and brown flower design with green and yellow underneath.

Height 29 cm
Width 16.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mark D. Lang, 1997
Other Number FB-44 - Collector Number

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