Mask Item Number: 1373/36 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dome-shaped black coloured mask of an animal with long tapered horns carved in relief and decorated with lightly carved striped designs, crescent-shaped cut out eyes, thin humped nose ridge, and protruding mouth that is open and tapers to a squared-off point. On either side face are long rectangular pieces carved in relief and decorated with lightly carved zigzag designs.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria
- Owned by Helen Purkis before May 30, 1989
- Received from Helen Purkis (Donor) on May 30, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- Yoruba
- Previous Owner
- Helen Purkis
- Received from
- Helen Purkis (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 1989
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1373/0036