Skip to main content
Object Number
995-29-20/27346
Display Title
Wooden devil mask
Descriptions
Object Description
Blue face devil with a large gaping magenta mouth with six cow teeth (one missing). Prominent blue nose, white eyes with black centers against black background, and black eyebrows. Slits in mask above eyes and real horns.
Inventory Description
Mask, wood, carved, devil effigy, painted, 2 horns, perforated, bovid teeth in m
Classification
- Mask
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Culture
- Guerrero
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Guerrero
Materials
Wood, Horn, Tooth
Dimensions
Overall: 29 x 31.2 x 16.2 cm (11 7/16 x 12 5/16 x 6 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
20/27346; Mexi
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
