DepartmentLatin America

Devil or Diablo Costume Mask

NameMask

Maker Gonzalo Cruz

Date2000

Place madeLa Paz, Bolivia, South America

MediumSteel, paint, glass beads, plastic sequins, glitter

DimensionsOverall: 26 x 52 3/4 x 24 in. (66 x 134 x 61 cm)

Credit LineIFAF collection

Object numberFA.2008.56.5V

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionThis devil face mask of anodized gold-colored steel has large red eyes surrounded by black fringe. Above the mask rises a headpiece with long horns and a three-headed dragon centered between. These are decorated with blue, turquoise and red glitter, sequins and plastic "gems." The mask and headdress is composed of six separate pieces which fit together.