Mexican carnival devil costume. Painted canvas, hand-painted with repeating devil and demon faces in red, black, and flesh tones on a blue ground, worn as part of the Danza de los Diablos (Dance of the Devils) tradition. Accompanied by a carved devil mask. Mexico, 20th century.
Suit: L 52-1/4 in. W (at waist) 20-1/2 in.
Mask: H 10-1/2 in. W 12 in.

Paint loss and cracking, soiling, consistent with age and ceremonial use.