Máscara de Carnaval
- Description
- Although introduced by Spanish settlers, the island's carnival celebrations, like mask making, music, and public performance, have developed into uniquely Puerto Rican traditions that also reflect the customs and sensibilities of Puerto Ricans' African ancestors. This carnival mask pictured here was made by Félix Vázquez. Its comical eyelashes are complimented by a set of teeth that once belonged to a horse or donkey.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- carnival mask
- Date made
- 20th century
- maker
- Vazquez, Felix A.
- Physical Description
- papier mache; animal teeth; rubber/elastic (overall material)
- handmade (overall production method/technique)
- paper (overall material)
- paint (overall material)
- teeth (mouth material)
- rubber (back material)
- papier mache (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 58.2 cm x 59 cm x 32 cm; 22 15/16 in x 23 1/4 in x 12 5/8 in
- Place Made
- Puerto Rico: Ponce, Ponce
- ID Number
- 1997.0097.0012
- accession number
- 1997.0097
- catalog number
- 1997.0097.0012
- subject
- Carnivals
- Donkeys
- Puerto Rico
- Costume
- Cultures & Communities
- Vidal
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- Home and Community Life: Ethnic
- Vidal
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
- Title
- Carnival Mask
- Credit Line
- Gift of Teodoro Vidal
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