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Argentinian Arete Guasu Feathered Mask with Duckling
- Culture
- Chane
- Origin
- Northwestern Argentina, Salta province
- Period
- mid-20th century CE
- Object
- Mask
- Materials
- Wood, feathers
- Dimensions
- 16.5" L x 7.25" W
- Catalogue
- TRB-241
South America, Northwestern Argentina, Salta province, Chane people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved, feather-adorned mask painted with a duck, worn during the Arete Guasu celebration honoring Pachamama. Size: 16.5" L x 7.25" W (41.9 cm x 18.4 cm)
Provenance
ex-Morgan collection, Santa Monica, California, USA Photograph: Artemis Gallery.Acquired
Artemis Gallery · 2025
