Miniature Mask
MixtecWW-1300-141485
<p>Small masks such as this were worn as part of ceremonial attire. Figures representing deities and ancestors were often attached to the costumes of the dancers and performers who enacted mythical and historic dramas during theatrical ritual presentations.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 1300
- Dimensions
- H.: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Mixtec
Artist
Mixtec
Artist unknown (possibly Mixtec)
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Record
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- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified