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Mask
Mask
Mask
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Mask

NameMask
Maker Gumercindo Tola
Date1992, vendor
Place madeLa Paz, Bolivia, South America
Mediummetal
Dimensions8 1/4 x 11 7/16 x 13 3/4 in. (21 x 29 x 35 cm)
Object numberFA.1992.73.1
DescriptionGray wolf-like head has huge, round bulging eyes w/blk. pupils surrounded by yellow; open mouth w/fangs, red tongue licking up. Lg. round ears jut out, have flame shapes around edges. Label for powdered nestle milk still on top of headarea. See photos of artist in vertical file.
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