Mask Item Number: 2655/101 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask of a yellow-orange tiger. There are black spots decorating the face. There are teeth and fangs in the open cut out mouth.
History Of Use
Tiger mask used in the dances of the tlacololeros and tecuanes.
Item History
- Made in Guerrero, Mexico
- Owned by Alfred H. Siemens before August 17, 2005
- Received from Alfred H. Siemens (Donor) on August 17, 2005
What
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Alfred H. Siemens
- Received from
- Alfred H. Siemens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guerrero, Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 91
- Accession Number
- 2655/0101