Mask
Item number Ed5.2955 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Wood mask that has an open hollow mouth with four fangs. Pointed ears and straight, coarse, black hair framing red face. Eyebrows, pupils, and nostrils are black. Eyes and mouth are lined with purple. Whites of eyes and teeth are not painted or varnished. On the back, there is a square stamp in Japanese script. Hair kept in groups of strands by individual holes, each approximately one centimetre across. Green cord at back for hanging.
History Of Use
Masks made in July 1978 as a gift to UBC were presented to the UBC Museum of Anthropology by: Hajime Takehana, Yoshimi Hatakeyama, Mikio Izumo, and two students, Wataru Sato and Yoko Ishikawa, on behalf of the mayor of Oga City in Japan. Demon masks only used in Oga City. From a 150-year old ceremony, the masks which ward off evil spirits and protect the household in the New Year are worn by two young boys who visit each house on December 21st.
Cultural Context
gift; ceremonial
Item History
- Made in Japan during July 1978
- Owned by Yoshimi Hatakeyama, Hajime Takehana and Mikio Izumo before August 15, 1978
- Received from Yoshimi Hatakeyama (Donor), Mikio Izumo (Donor) and Hajime Takehana (Donor) on August 15, 1978
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- Ed5.2955
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- paint, lacquer, nylon fibre, horse hair and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, painted, varnished and cut
- Overall
- height 44.0 cm, width 41.0 cm, depth 14.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Yoshimi Hatakeyama, Hajime Takehana and Mikio Izumo
- Received from
- Yoshimi Hatakeyama (Donor), Mikio Izumo (Donor) and Hajime Takehana (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during July 1978
- Ownership Date
- before August 15, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on August 15, 1978
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 78
- Accession Number
- 0476/0001
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