Devil Mask

Title

Devil Mask

How Acquired

[no text]

When Acquired

1970-71

When Created

Mid 20th century

Created by

[no text]

Dance(s)/Festival(s)

Pastorelas

Character

Devil

May Weber's comments

Diablo (Devil) mask. Used in Danza de las Pastorelas. Place of origin is Mexico, Guanjuato. A Black face with an open mouth, tongue exposed, two wood horns, one large and one short. A red painted 'r' on forehead.

Dr. Catherine Nichols' comments

Diablo, Pastorelas

Consultation Comments

[no text]

Exhibition history

1985-86 Long Island Islip Museum; 1986 Storrs Connecticut Benton Museum

State

Guanajuato

City/Town/Region

[no text]

Culture/people

[no text]

Techniques

carved

Primary Material

wood

Secondary Materials

pigment

Dimensions

26cm x 25cm x 20cm

Marks/Labels

[no text]

ANTH Number

.1941

Weber Number

WS0966

Old numbers

W1600; MW429