Mask Item Number: E303 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White painted and burned face mask with broad-toothed smile and a protruding nose. Upraised brows with small slit eyes cut out very high on the face. Cord string at back for hanging.
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: "Padrino y chigul: pide la novia y despues actua como padrino en la boda." Translation: "Padrino y chigul: he asks for the hand of the bride and later acts like a godfather in 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
- 0236/0003