Mask Item Number: E301 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large mask of a dark pink male face. Black eyebrows carved with diagonal grooves. Triangular eyes cut out. Thick nose and big thick diagonally v-grooved black moustache. Heavy forehead ridge and protruding chin. Plastic wire for hanging at back.
History Of Use
May have been used during marriage ceremonies.
Narrative
Was part of an exhibit at the UBC Art Gallery in 1973. Card says: "El novio - mascara useda el primer dia de la boda." Translation: "The groom: mask used on the first day of the wedding ceremony."
Item History
- Made in Oaxaca, Mexico between 1900 and 1950
- Collected during 1972
- Owned by Alfred H. Siemens
- Owned by Research Group on Latin America before March 5, 1973
- Received from Research Group on Latin America (Donor) on March 5, 1973
What
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Alfred H. Siemens and Research Group on Latin America
- Received from
- Research Group on Latin America (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Oaxaca, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1950
- Collection Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 1973
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 1973
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0236/0001