Mask Item Number: E306 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask represents a boy 10 to 20 years old. Black paint with prominent cheeks and chin. Small cut out eyes, and long rectangular nose. Cloth strip 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: "Nino de 10 a 20 anos, le ponen la mascara el primer diade su muerte para que no se le vean los ojos abiertos". Translation: "Boy, 10 to 20 years old, they put the mask on him on the first day of his death so they cannot see his open eyes."
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
- 0236/0006