Mask Item Number: 841/14 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oblong-shaped mask with braided fibre around perimeter. Face has oversized forehead, a small bulbous nose, cut out eyes, and two defined lips. Face is decorated with black and white patches of paint on the forehead and mouth, red and white patches pf paint near the eyes, black dots near the nose and cheeks, and blue patches of paint near the chin. There are small patches of raised circles on the back of the mask.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea ?
- Owned by Pappas Traders before October 25, 1982
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Pappas Traders (Seller) on October 25, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea ?
- Previous Owner
- Pappas Traders
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Pappas Traders (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 25, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on October 25, 1982
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0841/0014