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DepartmentLatin America

Beaded Mask

NameMask

Maker Jesus Jimenez

CultureHuichol

Datec. 1980

Place madeMexico, North America

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

Collections

Latin America

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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