DepartmentLatin America

Old Man Mask

NameMask

CultureChontal

Datec. 1965

Place madeNacajuca, Tabasco, Mexico, North America

MediumWood, plant fiber

DimensionsOther (with out hair): 7 1/2 x 6 11/16 x 4 3/4 in. (19 x 17 x 12 cm)

Credit LineIFAF

Object numberFA.1997.21.4

DescriptionDark brown face with incised wrinkles on forehead, cheeks, and beard lines on chin. Open eyes, mouth. Shiny paint. Tan plant fiber sewn to make cap on top, long strands hanging down at back, 62 cm Long; fibers are sewn to a woven palm-fiber cap.