Mask Item Number: 2655/79 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A black mask. The face is painted with blue eyes and a red mouth, both of which are surrounded by white. The eyebrows and the mouth are cut out. There is a metal headdress perforated with holes in a symmetrically designed pattern over the forehead.
Iconographic Meaning
Carnival mask that represents one of three kings who appears in the Christmas pastorelas.
Item History
- Made in Michoacan, 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
- Michoacan, Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2655/0079