DepartmentLatin America
Payaso Mask
NameMask
CultureNahua
Dateca.1970
Place madeMecatlan, Puebla, Mexico, North America
MediumWood, paint, cordage
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. (19.05 x 15.5575 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.357
DescriptionTwo male faces, one in pink and one white. Each has black hair, and eyes with open slots above, and arching black eyebrows. Facial designs are similar, with red subursts and circles, curlicue lines, and simple lines. All the markings are in red and black. Their mouths are slightly open with teeth showing.
Mid- 20th century
Mid-20th century
ca. 1960
Early to mid- 20th century
Late 19th --mid 20th century
Late 19th --mid 20th century
ca. 1970
Late 19th --mid 20th century
