Mask Item Number: E307 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wild cat mask painted yellow with black spots. Four sharp canine fang teeth inset and painted with white enamel paint. Ears carved laid back. Oval eyes cut out with pupils remaining. Large, open wide mouth. Wire at back for hanging.
History Of Use
Tiger mask used in the dances of the tlacololeros and tecuanes.
Narrative
Was part of an exhibit at the U.B.C. Art Gallery in 1973.
Item History
- Made in Oaxaca, Mexico
- Collected during 1972
- Owned by Frances Robinson
- 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
- Frances Robinson 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
- Collection Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 1973
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 1973
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 91
- Accession Number
- 0236/0007