Mask

CG051191-2246

From: Greater Southwest

Curatorial Section: American

Native Name Mudhead
Object Number CG051191-2246
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Greater Southwest
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Fiber
Description

A Mudhead (Koyemsi) Katsina clown sack mask. Two horns are at the upper corners of the mask with a feather at the end of each. Where the horns attach to the mask, there is a ball of bunched fabric on either side of the head. Another ball of bunched fabric is right above the eyes. The eyes are cut out and a lining is stitched around them. The mouth is tubular and made from the same cloth as the rest of the mask. Unpainted.

Length 39 cm
Width 32 cm

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