DepartmentLatin America

Conquista Mask

NameMask

CultureNahua/Otomi

Dateca. 1970

Place madeCruz de Ataque, Veracruz, Mexico, North America

MediumWood, paint, hair

DimensionsOverall: 15 x 12 x 11 in. (38.1 x 30.48 x 27.94 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.350

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionElongated male face painted white with black downturned mustache and red rouged cheek spots. Flowing blond hair hangs down on each side of face to form goatee. In place of a nose there is a large wood piece projecting out that depicts a male and female Indian on different sides, each having blue, red, white, and green headdresses. It is supported by the face's long, red tongue. Open slits are under the eyes.