Mask (ceremonial, possibly from the Pastorela or Christmas pageant)

The image shows a vibrantly painted, intricately carved wooden mask featuring a prominent red face, large expressive eyes, and a small animal figure perched on top, adorned with colorful accents and elaborate detailing.

The image shows a vibrantly painted, intricately carved wooden mask featuring a prominent red face, large expressive eyes, and a small animal figure perched on top, adorned with colorful accents and elaborate detailing.

Name/Title

Mask (ceremonial, possibly from the Pastorela or Christmas pageant)

Entry/Object ID

1982.4.1

Description

Snakes and devil face mask

Category

Vault, People, Animals, Indigenous, Objects
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous Mexican Guerrero

Date made

circa 1970

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Height

23 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Depth

10 in

Exhibition

Permanent Collection September 2, 2014 - May, 2015 Center Art Gallery