- Zarco Guerrero
- Shelda, 2013
- Plaster bandage, paper clay
- 7 x 5.5 in
- Signature: Artist signature on back: Zarco
- Inv: PM089
- NFS
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Not For Sale
Shelda. Full face mask used in performances by Arizona theater and dance companies. It has tan ribbons attached to the sides. At the center of the forehead is a burning heart in orange with light rays in pink and blue on either side of the heart-shaped swirls. The eyes are outlined in a bright pink diamond-like design. The nose is dark blue the teeth and mouth are outlined in dark blue, creating a large smile on the chin is pink and blue triangular shapes.
It is made of plaster bandage and paper clay, painted with acrylic paints and ribbon, which ties the mask to the performer.
These masks are part of the Performance Collection, which contains pieces available for loan to use in community and artistic performances.
- Subject Matter: human face
- Collections: Performance Education Collection