Mask Item Number: E304 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White painted and burned face mask. Two horns protrude upward with slit cut out eyes below at a high point on the face, along which there is a large curved nose and raised dimpled cheeks. Mouth is carved grinning.
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 Diablo: le hace burla al novio y trata de quitarle a la novia". Translation: "The Devil: mocks the bridegroom and tries to take the bride away from him."
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
- 0236/0004