Devil costume mask. Black fake fur is stuck to the face, which is also painted purple. The nose resembles a black devil-like creature with a tongue hanging out, with a similar reddish-brown creature extending from the chin. Attached to the mask are two pairs of natural horns. A small animal pelt, possibly deer, hangs from the back of the mask. A pair of serpents and a pair of pumas are carved and jut out of the sides of the mask. Horse hair(?) extends down from the chin. The interior is lined with brown cord fabric, and has bungee cord strung through eye-hooks.

• History Of Use

  Mask would have been performed for the annual Mojiganga de los Diablos, September 16th, held in the town.

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• Type of Item mask
• Culture Mexican
• Material wood, horn, skin, paint, metal, synthetic fibre, hair
• Measurements width 46.0 cm, depth 29.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Miguel Angel Martinez, Mateo Martinez
• 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 Teloloapan

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

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3289/0082