DepartmentLatin America

Mask

NameMask

Artist or maker Gumercindo Tola

Date1992, vendor

Place madeLa Paz, Bolivia, South America

Mediummetal

Dimensions8 1/4 x 11 7/16 x 13 3/4 in. (21 x 29 x 35 cm)

Object numberFA.1992.73.1

DescriptionGray wolf-like head has huge, round bulging eyes w/blk. pupils surrounded by yellow; open mouth w/fangs, red tongue licking up. Lg. round ears jut out, have flame shapes around edges. Label for powdered nestle milk still on top of headarea. See photos of artist in vertical file.