Mask Item Number: 2704/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black mask with horns. The mask has a round forehead with gold bar, red flap ears, wide cheeks and white eyes with open corners. Under the eyes are yellow half circles with red and white dots. The lower jaw is movable but secured with leather ties, splitting through the large red lips. The interior is unpainted.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria
- Owned by Laurice Durham-Aldridge and Anthony Durham-Aldridge
- Owned by Carmel Magnusson and Terry Aldridge before March 19, 2008
- Received from Carmel Magnusson (Donor) and Terry Aldridge (Donor) on March 19, 2008
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 2704/5
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, paint and leather skin
- Overall
- height 31.0 cm, width 21.0 cm, depth 12.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- Laurice Durham-Aldridge, Anthony Durham-Aldridge, Carmel Magnusson and Terry Aldridge
- Received from
- Carmel Magnusson (Donor) and Terry Aldridge (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 19, 2008
- Acquisition Date
- on March 19, 2008
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2704/0005