Human Mask Item Number: Nb11.338 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Subtly shaped blue human face mask tha has hair, with the ends wrapped in tape, inserted into seventeen drilled holes in the upper rim. Painted bent black brows above hollow cut out almond shaped eyes. Orbital ridge melds with diagonal cheek ridges. Red-brown band around each hollow oval shaped nostril. Black moustache above continuous red-brown lip band while the lower lip protrudes. Triangular black goatee below lower lip. Reverse painted red-brown; two metal 'eyes' screwed in at eye level. Cord passed through eyes and tied. Signed on the back side rim 'J. David 82'.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Item History
- Made by Joe David (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1982
- Collected during 1982
- Owned by Joe David before March 19, 1982
- Received from Joe David (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on March 19, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Tla-o-qui-aht
- Creator
- Joe David (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Joe David
- Received from
- Joe David (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1982
- Collection Date
- during 1982
- Ownership Date
- before March 19, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on March 19, 1982
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0801/0001