Mask Item Number: 2655/98 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Glossy red face with detailed hair and beard; protruding nose and beard; recessed eyes. Eyes are glass held in place by a resin or wax; mouth is closed. Eye holes at corners of eyes near bridge of nose.
History Of Use
Mask used in the Dance of the Conquest, in Guatemala.
Item History
- Made in 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
- Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 92
- Accession Number
- 2655/0098