Bear Mask Item Number: 2655/181 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bear mask. Fuzzy white animal mask with large pink ears, bulbous pink eyes made from old light bulbs, and teeth made from pieces of mirror.
History Of Use
Bear mask, used in performances during the Virgin of Candelaria feast days.
Item History
- Made in Puno, Peru
- Owned by Alfred H. Siemens before August 17, 2005
- Received from Alfred H. Siemens (Donor) on August 17, 2005
What
- Name
- Bear Mask
- Identification Number
- 2655/181
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- fibre ?, sheep skin, glass and paint
- Overall
- height 24.0 cm, width 28.0 cm, depth 32.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Previous Owner
- Alfred H. Siemens
- Received from
- Alfred H. Siemens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Puno, Peru
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 92
- Accession Number
- 2655/0181