DepartmentLatin America
Ceramic mask
NameCeramic mask
Credit LineLaurie and Michael Vander Velde
Object numberT.2024.15.9
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A flat, ovaloid shaped decorative mask. The mask is ceramic and has an elaborately painted design. The eyes, mouth, and nose are painted on. The central design is of a man, woman, and child, walking along a stone-lined path. Surrounding them are trees, cacti, and birds. Above, are more birds and a large sun. Below the central figures is a scene of a woman and man tending to plants and a small house.
2010
19th century
