Negrito mask

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Date created: 2000-2002

Culture/People: Lowland Oaxaca Chontal
Collector: Dr. Alicia María González (Alicia M. Gonzales), Non-Indian

Collection History: Purchased for NMAI by Dr. Alicia María González (NMAI staff member) between 2000 and 2002.
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Place: Huamelula; San Pedro Huamelula Municipality, Tehuantepec District, Istmo Region; Oaxaca State; Mexico

See related items: Lowland Oaxaca Chontal; Masks and Masking

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 26/3310
Barcode: 263310.000

Object Type: Masks and Masking

Object Name: Negrito mask
Media/Materials: Wood, paint, shoelace
Techniques: Carved, painted
Dimensions: 17.3 x 14.4 x 7.4 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6920bfed2-6e37-45ed-8406-aceadc681220

Record ID: NMAI_279461