DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Peliqueiro Dance Costume Mask

NameMask

Maker Aurelio Vila Obregon

Date2000

Place madeLaza, Ourense, Spain, Europe

MediumWood, paint, fake fur, metal, plush fabric, horsehair, yarn, leather

DimensionsOverall: 24 x 23 1/4 x 12 5/8 in. (61 x 59 x 32 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.54.14

DescriptionPainted wood mask with wide smiling mouth showing teeth, narrow mustache and round red cheeks attached to a large hat in the style of antique military headgear. The metal front is painted with a rearing horse. At the back is a leather framework with a faux leopard pelt including the tail attached at the top. Green, red and yellow yarn pompoms are attached with metal rings at the bottom sides. On the inside is a leather strap to hold the hat in place on the wearer's head. The lower left corner reads "Laza" and "R. Quintas."