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Cora bird mask
Nayarit, Mexico
36 inches long, painted cloth, etc.
Q:
Here are photos of a 36-in bird mask from Mexico, as well as some
others we have. John, 1-1-11 (#96 mystery
mask)
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A:
From the Cora people in the small, mountainous state of
Nayarit, Mexico. Often made of papier mache, these unusual masks
are worn during Holy Week, then destroyed after the performance.
Very few end up in collections. This one may be even rarer
because of age and subject matter. |
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