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Moor mask
Moor mask
Moor mask
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Moor mask

NameMask
CultureNahua
DateMid- 20th century
Place madeGuerrero, Mexico, North America
MediumWood, paint, cordage
DimensionsOverall: 7 x 6 1/8 x 4 7/8 in. (17.78 x 15.5575 x 12.3825 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.364
DescriptionBrown face with open slot for eyes, with black marks above and below eyes. Black line down nose, on projecting lips on both sides, and on the grooved chin. Some redness all over that may be from original dark red paint. Some black markings on both temples, and a stray white spot on right jaw.
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