DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Alti Tante Costume Mask

NameMask

Maker Gebruder Zingg Mask Shop

Date2002

Place madeBasel, Switzerland, Europe

MediumPaper maché, paint, feathers, straw, cloth, glue

DimensionsOverall: 24 13/16 x 18 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (63 x 47 x 40 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.53.18

DescriptionThe face of this mask is pinkish white with purple cheeks and nose, and green around the eyes. Above the face is a black straw hat with green, and short magenta feathers; pink and red artificial flowers. Above the hat flies a white butterfly and below a gray one with black lace. The gray and black hair gathers in a bun.