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Conquista Mask
Conquista Mask
Conquista Mask
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Conquista Mask

NameMask
CultureNahua/Otomi
Dateca. 1970
Place madeCruz de Ataque, Veracruz, Mexico, North America
MediumWood, paint, hair
DimensionsOverall: 15 x 12 x 11 in. (38.1 x 30.48 x 27.94 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.350
Collections
DescriptionElongated male face painted white with black downturned mustache and red rouged cheek spots. Flowing blond hair hangs down on each side of face to form goatee. In place of a nose there is a large wood piece projecting out that depicts a male and female Indian on different sides, each having blue, red, white, and green headdresses. It is supported by the face's long, red tongue. Open slits are under the eyes.