Mermaid and Bird Mask
Mermaid and Bird Mask
Mermaid and Bird Mask

Mermaid and Bird Mask


Collection

Dan Przybylski Collection


Identifier

PR7


Artist

unknown


Description

This is a long carved wood mask from Mexico, probably from Guerrero. The mask shows a mermaid with a green face and a tale that curls upwards. At the bottom of the mask, is the white face of a bird and its wings cover the sides of the mermaid.


Medium

wood

Width

9in

Height

18.25in

Length

5in

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Oct 10 2018

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art