Mask Item Number: 2655/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Square-shaped mask with large hand obscuring face. Cut-out eye socket located between the hand's thumb and index finger. The hand is carved in relief and at its centre, has a number "5" carved on its surface. On each of the finger's knuckles is a carved swirl design. The piece has faded white paint(?) or accretions at left side, near the bottom and on the back of the mask.
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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 92
- Accession Number
- 2655/0015