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Máscara de buey

 
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Title
Máscara de buey
Description
Carved wooden face mask representing a bull with black and white horns. The face is painted brown and white, the lips are painted red, and the nose is painted black. A black spider-like motif is painted in the middle of the forehead. There are five holes around the edge through which a length of fabric, rope, or leather could be threaded to secure the mask to the face of the dancer. There are two crescent-shaped holes below the eyes through which the dancer could look out. This mask was likely part of a set of 12 masks that were likely used in the Danza or Baile de los Animalitos, also known as Kam Man Chicop.
Format Extent
1 wooden mask; 20 x 28 cm (7 7/8 x 11 1/4 in)
Subject
Folk art; Maya dance; Maya masks; Mayas; Woodworking--religious aspects
Note
Tag on mask reads "Rabinal" which may refer to the city in Guatemala. Tag also reads "bull" and "set 12."
Collection
Jim and Jeanne Pieper Collection, AR-010, G369
Donor
Jim and Jeanne Pieper
Type
Keywords
Geographic Location
Guatemala
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