Mask Item Number: 771/55 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown, wooden gorilla-like mask with pointed head and chin. Face has a heavy, furrowed brow, recessed eye sockets, and a wide, articulated nose. A circular hole is bored through the apex of the forehead, with a protruding geometric-shaped knob directly below it. Mask is permanently mounted on a black metal stand with a square base.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before January 18, 1982
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on January 18, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 18, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on January 18, 1982
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 72
- Accession Number
- 0771/0055