Tun Deer for Corpus Cristi mask

NameMask

Artist Artist not recorded

Datemid 20th century

Place madeSuchitepéquez, Guatemala, Central America

MediumWood, paint, antlers

Dimensions17 5/16 × 9 7/16 × 15 3/16 in. (44 × 24 × 38.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Douglas Greene and Miriam Smith, A.2017.12.23

Object numberA.2017.12.23

DescriptionSimple representation of a deer's head and neck with real antlers. The piece is painted a cream color, and the antlers are a dark color. The eyes are represented by nails and thenose and mouth are carved out simply. This piece is not made to be worn as a mask