Bat and Mermaid Mask
Bat and Mermaid Mask
Bat and Mermaid Mask

Bat and Mermaid Mask


Collection

Dan Przybylski Collection


Identifier

PR10


Artist

unknown


Description

This is a wooden Mexican mask that depicts a bat face and a mermaid. The masks eyes correspond with the bat's eyes and the mermaid's body rests on top. Likely from Guerrero, this mask combines the symbolism of the bat and the mermaid. Both the bat and mermaid represent water but also associate with rain and crop fertility.


Medium

wood

Width

8.75in

Height

11in

Length

4.75in

Where Made (Region)

Guerrero

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Oct 10 2018

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art