Mask Item Number: 2743/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask made of light painted metal . Eyes, mouth and nose are cut-outs, with a piece of folded metal soldered on in three spots over the nose. and a black spotted purple tongue attached below the mouth. Face has a gold forehead and eyes, black mustache that wraps around yellow cheeks and eyes, and a black chin; the back is painted gray.
Narrative
Field collected in Portugal from the 'Santos Oficios' craft shop in Lisbon.
Item History
- Made by Antonio Alves (Maker) in Varge, 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
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 2743/13
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- tin metal, enamel paint and gesso
- Overall
- height 27.8 cm, width 19.0 cm, depth 14.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Portuguese
- Creator
- Antonio Alves (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
- Varge, 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
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 97
- Accession Number
- 2743/0013