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Collector:
Mr. Robert Kaupp  Search this
Kathleen K. Kaupp  Search this
Donor Name:
Mr. Robert Kaupp  Search this
Length - Object:
29 cm
Width - Object:
38 cm
Height - Object:
9.5 cm
Culture:
Huichol (Wixárika)  Search this
Object Type:
Mask
Place:
Toluca Valley, Mexico, North America
Accession Date:
26 Jan 1987
Collection Date:
1968 to 1974
Notes:
MASK OF A DEVIL'S FACE WITH LONG CURVED HORNS PROTRUDING FROM FOREHEAD. NOSE AND MOUTH AREA IS PAINTED A MOTTLED GREEN WITH RED UNDER THE CHIN, ON MOUTH AND NOSTRILS. HORNS ARE STRIPED RED AND GREEN. AREA AROUND EYES IS RED AND EARS ARE BLUE.
Record Last Modified:
5 Aug 2021
Specimen Count:
1
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
359391
USNM Number:
E423389-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/390a65a7d-cc20-4270-9d32-f30890fb466e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8456408