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Examples of El Tigre masks
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El Tigre from Carpinteros, Hildalgo
Grice Collection
PG2004.105.154
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El Tigre from Zitlala or Acatlán area, Guerrero
Grice Collection
PG2004.104.175
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El Tigre is the jaguar. It is seen as a foe to human society and is the main character in dramas of the struggle between the opposing forces of light and dark or between civilized life and untamed nature.
Tigre dance dramas also recount themes of daily life, such as the protection of fields from the destructive tigre which preys on crops and domestic animals. Jaguars can also represent positive roles as guardians of the forest against malevolent spirits. In one dance, El Duende, the jaguar is "Lord of the Forest," protector of all wild animals.
- Adapted from "The Transformed Self: Performance Masks of Mexico," Passionate Journey: the Grice Collection of Native American Art by Dr. Dorie Reents-Budet, Consulting Curator of Ancient American Art.
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El Tigre from Mexico
Promised Gift of Gretchen and Nelson Grice
PG2004.105.202
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El Tigre from Michoacán or Jalisco
Grice Collection
PG2004.104.223
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