Mask Item Number: 1373/18 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood mask painted with a white face outlined with dark brown. Flat circular dark brown headdress at top with two horn-like pieces curving up and backward. Small carved ears, mouth and nose. Brown oval eyes with holes cut out underneath. Dark bown line down middle of forehead to nose and curved up over the eyebrows. Dark brown cheeks. Holes made along sides of mask. String tied around the back of the headdress.
Item History
- Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Owned by Helen Purkis before May 30, 1989
- Received from Helen Purkis (Donor) on May 30, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- Central African
- Previous Owner
- Helen Purkis
- Received from
- Helen Purkis (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 1989
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 1373/0018