Mask Item Number: 2655/35 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A mask with a pink face and rosy cheeks, painted brown eyebrows, some type of brown hair for the eyelashes, and blue-green glass eyes. The brown hair and beard are carved into curls. There are two holes cut out underneath the eyes, and the nostrils are cut out as well. One hole is drilled in the middle of the forehead.
History Of Use
Mask representing a Spaniard; Dance of the Parachicos, feast day of St. Sebastian, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas. Would have been used in combat dramas.
Item History
- Made in Chiapas, 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
- Chiapas, Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 91
- Accession Number
- 2655/0035