Mask

Name/Title

Mask

Entry/Object ID

1986.19.027

Description

A small animal face mask, possibly a mouse or rat. The mask is a hemisphere form. There is a pair of ears, wired whiskers and teeth. There is a downward cresent opening for the mouth and round holes for the nostrils and eyes. Under each ear are earrings with pieces that dangle. The piece was once colored with red and yellow paint.

Artwork Details

Medium

Copper, Wire, Paint., cloth-lined

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1970

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Mexican

Dimensions

Height

6-1/8 in

Width

4-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

6 1/8"x 4 1/8"