Devil Mask
Item number 1362/1 a-d from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Devil mask (part a) with fanciful face in red ceramic, spikes and protrusions over nose and forehead, large serrated ears, twisting horns (parts b and c), and a double dragon headpiece on top. Eyes are of bulbous glass and glass beads adorn protruding spikes. Horns fit onto wooden pegs protruding from the head. (Part d consists of the pieces of the left broken eye.)
History Of Use
Supay mask. Masked devil impersonators are common in dances across Mexico and the Andes. In the Bolivian tin mining town of Oruro, a male and female devil, Tio (or Supay) and Tia, are believed to control the earth’s buried riches and they are placated and given offerings to ensure the miners’ safety and success. During carnival, masked devil dancers invade Oruro until the town’s protectress, the Virgin of Socován, banishes them back to their underground home.
Item History
- Made in Oruro, Bolivia between 1900 and 1989
- Owned by Nancy Miller before August 1, 1989
- Received from Nancy Miller (Donor) on August 1, 1989
What
- Name
- Devil Mask
- Identification Number
- 1362/1 a-d
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- clay, glass, paint, plaster ? and wood
- Overall
- height 18.8 cm, width 25.8 cm, depth 32.6 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Oruro, Bolivia
Who
- Culture
- Bolivian
- Previous Owner
- Nancy Miller
- Received from
- Nancy Miller (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1989
- Ownership Date
- before August 1, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on August 1, 1989
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 92
- Accession Number
- 1362/0001 a-d
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