Decorated cardboard crown from an Astucia devil costume. The crown has four crosses extending up from the band. The band is covered with sky blue foil paper, strings of sequins zigzagging, and gold applique. A small mirror is adhered to the front and sides. The crosses are covered with silver foil paper, outlined in gold sequins and decorated with either large blue holographic discs or small green, white or red sequins. Strings of plastic beads - red or gold, are strung from the band. The interior is lined with both sky blue and silver foil paper.

• History Of Use

  Devil masks and costumes are performed during the Christmas pastorelas in Tocuaro, Mexico.

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• Type of Item crown
• Culture Mexican
• Material paper, glass, plastic, adhesive, fibre
• Measurements height 24.0 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 22.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Felipe Horta
• Field Collector Laura Osorio
• Previous Owner Laura Osorio
• Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation

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• Made in Tocuaro

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• Creation Date during 2014
• Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
• Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
• Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3289/0008