Peer of France

Mask Id:
263
Name:   
Peer of France
Country: 
Mexico
Location:
Guerrero
Region:   
Group:
Mask Makers:
Material Used:
Wood,Paint
Length:  
92 cm
Breadth:
30 cm
 
Region  Group  
Description:

A casque mask said to represent one of the Twelve peers of France, featured in a dance celebrating the victory of Charles Martin over the Turkish forces at Tours. Probably an elaboration of that tradition in the form of a decorative mask. Note the use of a fish motif in the beard.

 

Peer of France