Mask Item Number: 2655/173 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tiger mask. Face is yellow with black stripes and white painted whiskers. The eyes are red and yellow, the nose is grey, and the ears are laid-back. There are six top front teeth, four fangs, four molars and a pink tongue.
History Of Use
Tiger mask used in the dances of the tlacololeros and tecuanes.
Item History
- Made in Oaxaca, 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
- Oaxaca, Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 91
- Accession Number
- 2655/0173