Venezuelan Tribal Mask
Venezuelan Tribal Mask
Venezuelan Tribal Mask

Venezuelan Tribal Mask


Collection

Dan Przybylski Collection


Collection

Global Connections


Identifier

PR28


Artist

unknown


Description

A Venezuelan tribal mask most likely made for the tourist trade. The mask is made from a carved coconut with brightly colored painted accents and markings. Similar masks have a piranha on the forehead of the mask. Threads of straw hang from the ear lobes of the mask.


Medium

mixed media

Width

7.5in

Height

13.5in

Length

4.5in

Where Made (Country)

Venezuela

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Oct 10 2018

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art