Moro = Dark-skinned face
93-13-191
From: Guatemala
Curatorial Section: American
Object Title | Moro = Dark-skinned face |
Object Number | 93-13-191 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Guatemalan |
Provenience | Guatemala |
Culture Area | Central American |
Date Made | 1960's |
Section | American |
Materials | Paint | Wood |
Technique | Carved |
Iconography | Face |
Description | Moro. Textured, black hair and moustache. Tri-parted sideburns near eyes. Eyes carved out and outlined with black. Two holes carved into brow above eyes. Skin painted brown. Black eyebrows. Elongated nose with carved nostrils. Red lips. Carved upper teeth painted gold and white. Flat chin. |
Credit Line | Purchased from Robert M. Hill II, 1993 |
Other Number | CT - Other Number | Louis Ajcot - Other Number |
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