Moreno Costume Mask
NameMask
Maker
Benito Cruz
Date1997
Place madeOruro, Bolivia, South America
MediumMetal, paint, plastic, horsehair
DimensionsOverall: 19 11/16 x 11 13/16 x 12 5/8 in. (50 x 30 x 32 cm)
Credit LineIFAF collection
Object numberFA.2008.56.13
DescriptionMask depicting the exaggerated face of a black man with huge lips and nose, green eyes surrounded by blue fringe, and a large, curly, black and gray beard. The mask and attached hat are made of silver colored metal decorated with gold-colored beads. The hat resembles a derby and has a sparlky gold and blue armadillo-like animal on the front. Blue and yellow ostrich feathers top off the hat.
