Mask
Item number 2655/26 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Jaguar face mask. Mouth is open with two rows of teeth and tongue visible. Mask is very deep with mouth on bottom side and nose and eyes the furthest forward; top of head is almost flat; ears protrude slightly and are hollowed out. Fur design painted in black and yellow; eyes are in red with yellow irises and black pupils; lips and nose are brown; tongue is red.
History Of Use
Jaguar mask used in the dances of the tlacololeros and tecuanes.
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
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 2655/26
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- paint and wood
- Overall
- height 13.1 cm, width 17.3 cm, depth 15.2 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Oaxaca, Mexico
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Alfred H. Siemens
- Received from
- Alfred H. Siemens (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 91
- Accession Number
- 2655/0026
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