Mask Item Number: 2655/123 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A mask with a tan face and holes cut out underneath the eyebrows. The glass eyes are a dull green and hair has been used for the eyelashes. The mask has a black moustache with red lips and white teeth. A yellow fibre goes through four holes, two at either side of the top of the mask, attached to pillow-like bags for the wearer's head.
History Of Use
Catrine mask, worn at Carnival. Would have been used in combat dramas.
Item History
- Made in Tlaxcala, 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
- Tlaxcala, Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 91
- Accession Number
- 2655/0123