DepartmentLatin America

Mask

NameMask

Maker Oliver S. Velazques

Date1987, maker

Place madeSUCHIAPA, Chiapas, Mexico, North America

MediumWood

Dimensions10 5/8 in. (27 cm)

Object numberFA.1987.272.1

DescriptionWooden mask w/ natural eyelashes and glass eyes. Detailed carving of facial and head hair; beard divides in two curly wisps at chin. Prominant brow and nose. Half-opened mouth w/ exposed teeth, including 2 gold teeth. Detailed carving ofears which are superimposed on hair. Inside of mask varnished.