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DepartmentLatin America

Beaded Mask

NameMask
Artist or maker Jesus Jimenez
CultureHuichol
Datec. 1980
Place madeMexico, North America
(not assigned)México
MediumWood, beeswax, beads
Dimensions13 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 3 in. (34.2901 × 16.51 × 7.62 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.2039
Object numberA.1995.93.2039
DescriptionWood mask covered with beads set into beeswax; nose extends out; mouth and eyes are horizontal ovals. The colored beads create traditional designs, including flowers and canines; colors are black, yellow, blue, red, green.
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