Mask Item Number: Ee92 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid, skull shaped, with a prominent forehead and deeply recessed eye sockets. Prominent cheekbones; large red mouth with teeth showing, including four fangs. Perimeter of mask has four holes, through which a rope is threaded
Iconographic Meaning
Skull-like configuration may relate to tantric Buddhist images.
Item History
- Made in Nepal before 1983
- Owned by Jason Schoonover before May 27, 1983
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Jason Schoonover (Seller) on May 27, 1983
What
Who
- Culture
- Himalayas
- Previous Owner
- Jason Schoonover
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Jason Schoonover (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nepal
When
- Creation Date
- before 1983
- Ownership Date
- before May 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on May 27, 1983
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0902/0007