Mask Item Number: 1243/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black half-mask with bulging red and white eyes, red mouth and snarling white fangs. Upper, outer edge and mustache are covered in tufts of wiry black hair. Three braided twine cords are attached at the back.
Item History
- Made in Sri Lanka
- Owned by M. H. Goonatilleka before October 14, 1987
- Received from M. H. Goonatilleka (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 14, 1987
What
Who
- Culture
- Sinhalese
- Previous Owner
- M. H. Goonatilleka
- Received from
- M. H. Goonatilleka (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sri Lanka
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 14, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on October 14, 1987
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1243/0004