Unglazed Ocumicho Mask
Unglazed Ocumicho Mask
Unglazed Ocumicho Mask

Unglazed Ocumicho Mask


Collection

Dan Przybylski Collection


Identifier

PR20


Artist

unknown


Description

This is a Mexican terra cotta mask that depicts a bearded man's head covered with flowers, small figures and birds. The mask is unglazed and the mask uses wire to attach some of the small ceramic objects to the mask. The mask most likely originates from Ocumicho, Michoacan, a small town known for its ceramic mask making and art. This mask differs from most Ocumicho masks as it is not painted.


Medium

ceramic

Width

11in

Height

12.5in

Length

6in

Where Made (Region)

Ocumicho, Michoacan

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Oct 10 2018

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art