Mask Item Number: 1001/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A brown mask with fused dark brown upraised eyebrows, semi-oval cut out eyes with hooded eyelids, a curved nose with the nostrils cut out, and an open cut out mouth outlined with zigzags on the lips. The ears are circular knobs, and the cheeks are carved with a horizontal rectangular design. The headdress is made with plant fibre and leaf covered with dark brown and red fabric with a pony-tail at the top.
History Of Use
Used in initiation ceremonies, mbuya masks represent common village roles, moral exemplification, and prominent individuals, to demonstrate ideals of male comportment. This mask may represent the playful tundu, who mixing among the audience, parodies the other characters.
Item History
- Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Owned by Tradewind Antiques before October 17, 1984
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Tradewind Antiques (Seller) on October 17, 1984
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 1001/2
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, plant fibre, leaf and paint
- Overall
- height 40.0 cm, width 27.0 cm, depth 17.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Pende
- Previous Owner
- Tradewind Antiques
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Tradewind Antiques (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 17, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on October 17, 1984
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 1001/0002