Mask Item Number: 2655/89 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A wild cat mask with green eyes, a yellow face decorated with black swirls and dots, a black nose and lips, with red nostrils and mouth, and white teeth (two on the bottom and nine on top). The black mane is carved with slits to add to the texture of the "hair". There are two holes in the middle of the forehead.
History Of Use
Tiger mask used in the dances of the tlacololeros and tecuanes.
Item History
- Made in Guatemala
- Owned by Alfred H. Siemens before August 17, 2005
- Received from Alfred H. Siemens (Donor) on August 17, 2005
What
Who
- Culture
- Guatemalan
- Previous Owner
- Alfred H. Siemens
- Received from
- Alfred H. Siemens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guatemala
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 91
- Accession Number
- 2655/0089