Name/Title

Catrin mask

Entry/Object ID

1986.07.035

Description

Catrin mask. Man's face; rose-flesh color; black curvilinear carving on man's hair and moustache; open slits on nostrils, eyes and mouth for wearer; black eyebrows, brown and black eyes, long nose, carved teeth; patinado darkening on edges of carved hair.

Artwork Details

Medium

Copaligo Wood, Lacquer, cotton string, Wood, patinado (finish)

Made/Created

Artist

Juan Horta Costillo

Date made

1986

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Tarascan, Mexican

Dimensions

Width

7 in

Depth

4-1/2 in

Length

8-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

8 1/2" L x 7" W x 4 1/2" D