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Bolivian Clown mask Carnival, Oruro, Bolivia, South America 12 inches, plaster on heavy cloth, paint, fur Bolivian masks are constructed of wood, leather or skins, silver, cloth, glass beads, oil painted plaster, fur, feathers, or some combination of these materials, with the intent of exaggerating the facial features, particularly the eyes and mouth, of the personage or animal in the dance. Common themes include the devil with horns, old men (Awki), African faces (Moreno), blonde haired/blue eyed men with bullet holes in their foreheads (Chunchus), angels, heroines (China Supay), clowns, animals and birds. This one, which fits easily over an adults head, is made of a light-weight, strong material. I think it is about 40 years old. Structure and paint are in good shape, but some of the fur hair piece has fallen off.
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