DepartmentLatin America

Hermit mask

NameMask

DateMid-20th century

Place madeSan Ramon Huanimaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America

MediumWood, paint, hair, skin, nails

DimensionsOverall: 21 x 9 x 5 in. (53.34 x 22.86 x 12.7 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.354

DescriptionPink-faced male with gray chin and mouth areas, and big blue eyes with a slotted opening in each eye. Mouth is slightly open with two teeth showing. Red and gray hair form the eyebrows, mustache, and goatee and hangs down the sides of face. All hair has skin that is nailed to the mask.