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Ceremonial mask, "Chapayeka"
Ceremonial mask, "Chapayeka"
Object Number 34-81-20/3596
Display Title Ceremonial mask, "Chapayeka"
Descriptions
Object Description Ceremonial mask, "Chapayeka"
Inventory Description Hide with fur, human bearded face mask, painted red and white.
Classification
  • Mask
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yaqui
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Sonora
Materials Bead, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 30.5 x 44 x 17 cm (12 x 17 5/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-81-20/3596
Provenance
Collector Dr. Carl C. Seltzer (01/01/1934-05/07/1934)

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