Mask Item Number: 919/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black coloured circular mask with carved wood horns that curl inwards. Rim of mask is decorated with red and white carved triangular designs. Oval-shaped eyes are cut-out. Mouth is small and rectangular with white teeth. There are two X's on the cheeks in red. Horns are painted black and have white tips.
History Of Use
A kple kple mask; used in agricultural and mortuary ceremonies.
Item History
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire
- Collected during 1975
- Owned by Morton Beiser before January 17, 1983
- Received from Morton Beiser (Donor) on January 17, 1983
What
Who
- Culture
- Baule
- Previous Owner
- Morton Beiser
- Received from
- Morton Beiser (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cote d'Ivoire
When
- Collection Date
- during 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 17, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on January 17, 1983
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0919/0002