Mask Item Number: Ed5.2787 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Gold, human face mask with closed eyes and smiling mouth; elongated ear lobes; dark green hair with two top knots. Adhesive label and paper label inside, each with an inscription.
History Of Use
Used as a contemporary wall hanging.
Iconographic Meaning
Elongated ear lobes and top knots are representative of Buddha.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Coolie Verner before December 24, 1979
- Received from Coolie Verner (Donor) on December 24, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Coolie Verner
- Received from
- Coolie Verner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 24, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 24, 1979
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0581/0051