Mask

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Date created: 1970-1990

Culture/People: probably Purepecha (Tarasco) (attributed)
Possible collector: Raymond J. Ryan, Non-Indian, 1921-1992
Previous owner: Raymond J. Ryan, Non-Indian, 1921-1992; Agnes Murphy (Agnes Ryan), Non-Indian, 1912-1994
Donor: Agnes Murphy (Agnes Ryan), Non-Indian, 1912-1994

Collection History: Formerly in the collection of Raymond J. Ryan (1921-1992); inherited by his sister Agnes Murphy (1912-1994); donated to NMAI by Agnes Murphy in 1992.
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Place: Michoacán State; Mexico

See related items: Purepecha (Tarasco); Masks and Masking

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 25/3806
Barcode: 253806.000

Object Type: Masks and Masking

Object Name: Mask
Media/Materials: Wood, paint, horsehair, fur, wool felt, animal tooth/teeth, commercially tanned leather, commercial leather thong, metal nails
Techniques: Carved, painted, nailed
Dimensions: 41 x 28 x 25 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6dee64386-ae4b-4469-a0c5-fdc8f5245e2d

Record ID: NMAI_269825