Off the Wall: Mask On!
Masks are significant objects for many cultures, worn and performed in a variety of social and ceremonial settings. Come join Docent Elsa Jové to discover how masks across our collections (and in New African Masquerades!) have been used in performances to entertain and commemorate.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
To ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour.
Great Hall
Ticket Price: Free with Museum Admission
Ticket Price Members: Free
Masks are significant objects for many cultures, worn and performed in a variety of social and ceremonial settings. Come join Docent Elsa Jové to discover how masks across our collections (and in New African Masquerades!) have been used in performances to entertain and commemorate.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
To ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour.
Azteca/Conquista dance mask, Latin American Art, c. 1975, Painted wood and horse hair, sh. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm), w. 10 in. (25.4 cm), d. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), San Antonio Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by the Folk Art Acquisition Fund, 86.146.28.
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