Mask
Item number 1373/12 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Dark brown wooden humanoid mask with two long, curved horns atop the head. Two vertical, cylindrical appendages extend from both sides of the chin. Two flat, rectangular fin-like shapes protrude from the sides of the head just below the ears.
Item History
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire
- Owned by Helen Purkis before May 30, 1989
- Received from Helen Purkis (Donor) on May 30, 1989
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 1373/12
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood and stain
- Overall
- height 48.0 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 10.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cote d'Ivoire
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- Helen Purkis
- Received from
- Helen Purkis (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 1989
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1373/0012
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