Mask Item Number: 3607/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Pink metal mesh chinelo dancer's mask with a matted fibre beard, moustache, and eyebrows. Brows gently curve overtop oval-shaped eyes, with long lashes. Moustache curves sharply at ends, curling up around sides of face; beard has similar curve and protrudes outward from mask. Face has a large slanted mouth and rosy cheeks. Eyes, mouth and cheeks are painted on; thin nose is shaped from mesh. Mask is edged with painted fabric; yellow tie across back, for hanging purposes.
Mask worn by a 'chinelo' (traditional costumed/masked) dancer, during Carnival in Tepoztlan, Morelos.
Given to the donor's wife, Angela, as a gift in the spring of 1976. The donor and his family were living in the town of Cuautla during 1975-1976, which is near the town of Tepoztlan.