Mask Item Number: 938/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid mask with protruding brow, short nose, large rectangular eye holes and a rectangular mouth with jagged white teeth. Face is covered in thin shingle-like sections of copper. A long braided, section of raffia dangles from the chin and has a large brown wicker-like ball strung on it--the same wicker balls cover the top of the mask.
Item History
- Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Collected between 1959 and 1977
- Owned by Marjorie Murray before January 18, 1984
- Received from Marjorie Murray (Donor) on January 18, 1984
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 938/3
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, copper metal, paint and fibre
- Overall
- height 54.0 cm, width 21.0 cm, depth 16.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Salampasu ?
- Previous Owner
- Marjorie Murray
- Received from
- Marjorie Murray (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
When
- Collection Date
- between 1959 and 1977
- Ownership Date
- before January 18, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on January 18, 1984
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0938/0003