Nebet Miale Tata Item Number: 2523/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask is circular in shape with one rounded end and one pointed end (overlapping underneath the head), and is made out of earth. It has brown-red, white, and light white-brown painted sections. It has a black painted face, white eyes with black pupils, a projecting nose, and a brown mouth with six painted teeth. At either side of the mouth is a long tooth projecting upwards. A long piece of grass(?) is attached at the top of the head.
Narrative
Purchased by the collector at the Himford Farea Museum, Port Vila, Efate Island, Vanuatu.
Item History
- Made by Albert Ruben (Maker) in Malakula, Vanuatu during 1995
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer during 2000
- Owned by Carol E. Mayer before May 25, 2001
- Received from Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on May 25, 2001
What
Who
- Culture
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Creator
- Albert Ruben (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Carol E. Mayer
- Received from
- Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Malakula, Vanuatu
When
- Creation Date
- during 1995
- Collection Date
- during 2000
- Ownership Date
- before May 25, 2001
- Acquisition Date
- on May 25, 2001
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 66
- Accession Number
- 2523/0003