Simoni Item Number: 2565/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Simon Peter mask with painted red face and brown goat skin hair. The face has an open mouth and holes drilled for eyes. Above the eyes strips of goat skin are attached for eyebrows. The goat skin hair covers top of head and extends around neck and forms a hood for the wearer. A twisted tie is attached to the goat skin on the left side.
History Of Use
Used by the Nyau society, during initiation and after harvests.
Item History
- Made in Lilongwe, Malawi during 1972
- Collected during 1972
- Owned by Richard Stuart before November 12, 2002
- Received from Richard Stuart (Donor) on November 12, 2002
What
Who
- Culture
- Chewa
- Previous Owner
- Richard Stuart
- Received from
- Richard Stuart (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Lilongwe, Malawi
When
- Creation Date
- during 1972
- Collection Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before November 12, 2002
- Acquisition Date
- on November 12, 2002
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 2565/0001