Mask Item Number: 2704/26 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Light wooden mask with a human head on top. The mask is oval with narrow openings for the eyes. The head has carved features and a long neck. Between the mask and head is a band with carved zigzags and hanging ridged pieces on each side. The band and pieces can be interpreted as the shoulders and arms of the head, or a headdress and braids of the mask.
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
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
- 2704/0026