Mask Item Number: Af484 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Human face mask carved from one piece of wood. Stylized with two planes. Eyes are horizontal slits at meeting of cheeks and brows. High domed ridged forehead. There is an upturned nose and a closed mouth with parted lips having four perforations in the rim of the upper lip. Nylon string tied across back.
History Of Use
Worn with cloth and decorations attached to perforations and used in ritual dances.
Narrative
Writing inside the back reads: 'Belgian Congo' and 'Purchased in Johannesburg, S.A., 1971.'
Item History
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire
- Collected in Johannesburg, South Africa during 1971
- Owned by Coolie Verner before December 24, 1979
- Received from Coolie Verner (Donor) on December 24, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Dan
- Previous Owner
- Coolie Verner
- Received from
- Coolie Verner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Collected in
- Johannesburg, South Africa
When
- Collection Date
- during 1971
- Ownership Date
- before December 24, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 24, 1979
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0581/0049