Mask Item Number: Ie354 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
An oblong-shaped mask in blackened wood with cut-out eyes and mouth. Two small bumps on the forehead. Large eyebrows. Top of the head, the upper lip, and the jaw areas have been plastered with red clay, and gum, painted over in black, inlaid with cowrie shells, and human hair, held in place with glue.
Item History
- Made in Korogo, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea before 1977
- Owned by Coolie Verner before May 12, 1977
- Received from Coolie Verner (Donor) on May 12, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Coolie Verner
- Received from
- Coolie Verner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Korogo, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1977
- Ownership Date
- before May 12, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on May 12, 1977
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0385/0002