DepartmentLatin America
Xantolo Mask for Day of the Dead
NameMask
Maker
Estela Ogazon
CultureHuastec
Dateca. 1970
Place madeHuizotlal, Hidalgo, Mexico, North America
MediumWood, paint, foil, glue
Dimensions8 7/16 × 5 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (21.5 × 14 × 8.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2013.16.19
Object numberFA.2013.16.19
DescriptionRed and turquoise carved mask with faded orange nose. Holes for eyes and nostrils. Rectangular mouth has teeth represented by reflective silver foil glued into mouth. Black moustache and goatee.
ca. 1970
ca. 1970
ca. 1970
ca. 1960
