Mask

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Culture/People: probably Highland Maya (attributed)
Previous owner: Altman Antiques
Seller: Altman Antiques
Seller agent: Ralph C. Altman, Non-Indian, 1909-1967

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1950 from Altman Antiques (Los Angeles, California), operated by Ralph C. Altman (1909-1967).
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Place: Guatemala

See related items: Highland Maya; Masks and Masking

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 21/4512
Barcode: 214512.000

Object Type: Masks and Masking

Object Name: Mask
Media/Materials: Wood
Techniques: Carved, painted

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e0971b5a-1c92-4737-acc0-6eadd218462d

Record ID: NMAI_228951