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Máscara de elefante

 
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Title
Máscara de elefante
Description
Carved wooden face mask representing an elephant. The face is painted blue/gray with black spots and parallel horizontal lines on the snout. The snout extends below the bottom of the mask and the ears are flaps against each side of the head. The eyes are painted blue and the lips are painted red. There are two crescent-shaped holes above the eyes for the dancer to look through and a wire hanger across the back. 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; 21 x 15.9 cm (8 1/4 x 6 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 "set of 12." Left tusk has broken off.
Collection
Jim and Jeanne Pieper Collection, AR-010, G376
Donor
Jim and Jeanne Pieper
Type
Keywords
Geographic Location
Guatemala
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