- Zarco Guerrero
- Jaws, 1998
- wood
- 8 x 6 x 5 in
- Signature: Zarco written on back
- Inv: 2023.001.007
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Not For Sale
Jaws. Carved wood painted with acrylics. Was originally created by artist with intentions of being part of one his performances, but was never used.
Half mask has exaggerated features. Big, thick, arched eyebrows sculpted to be raised from mask surface with carved hairlines, painted black with blue accents. Large, protruding nose. Thick handlebar mustache the starts on each side from the nostrils and extends into sideburns that frame the cheeks. Mustache and sideburns are both sculpted to be raised from mask surface with carved hairlines, painted black with blue accents . Upper lip is thick painted red, in a raised position to show off the gums. Pink gums and a full set of white upper teeth line the bottom of the mask.
- Subject Matter: human face
- Collections: Founding Collection