Lenten Mask Item Number: 2743/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden face mask. Heavy brow, broad nose, square chin, and wide mouth with pointed teeth are set within the light yellow carved oval shape. There are carved out openings at eyes, nostrils and mouth. Dark brown paint used for eyebrows, under eyes, under and down middle of chin and as a mustache. Pieces of gray foam line the interior surface and a synthetic string attaches to top and sides through metal eye hooks.
History Of Use
Worn in Portugal's carnival or Lenten ceremonies.
Narrative
Field collected in Portugal from the 'Santos Oficios' craft shop in Lisbon.
Item History
- Made by Antonio Jose Vale (Maker) in Vila Boa, Braganca, Portugal
- Collected by Anthony A. Shelton during May 2009
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before June 17, 2009
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on June 17, 2009
What
- Name
- Lenten Mask
- Identification Number
- 2743/9
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, synthetic fibre, metal, polyester fibre and adhesive
- Overall
- height 24.0 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 10.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Portuguese
- Creator
- Antonio Jose Vale (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vila Boa, Braganca, Portugal
When
- Collection Date
- during May 2009
- Ownership Date
- before June 17, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on June 17, 2009
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2743/0009