Mask Item Number: Ie428 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask constructed of a ceramic and wood face painted in white, reddish-brown and black with inset cowry shells around the edge and twined plant fibre strung through the ears and nostrils. The back of the mask is formed by strips of split branches lashed together. Tufts of black cassowary feathers adorn the top of the face. A long plant fibre fringe is attached along the lower edge of the mask.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Collected by Moya Waters and Herb Watson during 1986
- Owned by South Pacific Pavilion before February 6, 1987
- Received from South Pacific Pavilion (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Expo 86 (Funding source) on February 6, 1987
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- Ie428
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- plant fibre, cassowary feather, shell, paint, clay and wood
- Overall
- height 81.0 cm, width 31.0 cm, depth 28.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Field Collector
- Moya Waters and Herb Watson
- Previous Owner
- South Pacific Pavilion
- Received from
- South Pacific Pavilion (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Expo 86 (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Collection Date
- during 1986
- Ownership Date
- before February 6, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on February 6, 1987
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 72
- Accession Number
- 1188/0025