Mermaid Mask
Mermaid Mask
Mermaid Mask

Mermaid Mask


Collection

Dan Przybylski Collection


Collection

Global Connections


Identifier

PR4


Artist

unknown


Description

The mermaid mask is a mask made in the state of Guerrero. The mermaid mask is used in the traditional Fish Dance, a dance performed along the Balsas River and other rivers in Guerrero to ensure good fishing. The tail of the mermaid forms the headress of the mask.


Medium

wood

Width

7in

Height

26in

Length

6in

Where Made (Region)

Guerrero

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Oct 10 2018

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art