Lenten Mask Item Number: 2743/18 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wood mask with beard. Face mask with cut-out openings is painted red with black paint on prominent brows, thick mustache, and eyes. The long beard adhered to the chin is the leg fur of a small animal, with paw and claws attached. The interior is unpainted and lined with strips of gray foam. String is attached to eye hooks at top and sides.
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 before 2009
- 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
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
- Creation Date
- before 2009
- Collection Date
- during May 2009
- Ownership Date
- before June 17, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on June 17, 2009
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 97
- Accession Number
- 2743/0018