DepartmentLatin America

Tigre mask

NameMask

CultureCoastal Mixtec

DateMid-20th century

Place madeCosta Chica area, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

MediumPaint, wood

DimensionsOverall: 9 x 7 x 4 1/4 in. (22.86 x 17.78 x 10.795 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.355

DescriptionBlack-spotted and lined orange face like a tiger's coloration. Big oval, black and yellow eyes with openings above. Broad red mouth with many white teeth and fangs showing. Four, white painted whiskers on each side, and white on the inside of upright ears.