DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Peliqueiro Dance Costume Mask
NameMask
Maker
Aurelio Vila Obregon
Date2000
Place madeLaza, Ourense, Spain, Europe
MediumWood, paint, fake fur, metal, plush fabric, horsehair, yarn, leather
DimensionsOverall: 24 x 23 1/4 x 12 5/8 in. (61 x 59 x 32 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.54.14
DescriptionPainted wood mask with wide smiling mouth showing teeth, narrow mustache and round red cheeks attached to a large hat in the style of antique military headgear. The metal front is painted with a rearing horse. At the back is a leather framework with a faux leopard pelt including the tail attached at the top. Green, red and yellow yarn pompoms are attached with metal rings at the bottom sides. On the inside is a leather strap to hold the hat in place on the wearer's head. The lower left corner reads "Laza" and "R. Quintas."
Late 19th century
20th century
21st century
