Old Man Mask (Viejo)
Old Man Mask (Viejo)
Old Man Mask (Viejo)

Old Man Mask (Viejo)


Collection

Dan Przybylski Collection


Identifier

PR8


Artist

unknown


Description

This is carved wood mask probably of the "viejo" style from Mexico. The mask depicts an old man's face, hence the "viejo" name. Large incisions in the mask create the appearance of facial lines and hair.


Medium

wood

Width

7in

Height

8.25in

Length

2.5in

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Oct 10 2018

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art