Mask Item Number: 2821/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask with fangs and inlaid eyes. Mask has a humanoid face, raised vertical ridge in centre of forehead, eyes of white and black inlay, white fangs and two ear-like protrusions on top of head. Ears are elongated with holes for ear plugs. Mask carved from wood with incised line detailing and inlays.
Iconographic Meaning
The style of this mask would have been influenced by illustrations or pictures of pre-Columbian masks.
Cultural Context
Folk art; made for sale at local shops and markets.
Item History
- Made in Guerrero, Mexico before 1990
- Collected between 1970 and 1985
- Owned by Esther Frid before September 22, 2010
- Received from Esther Frid (Donor) on September 22, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Esther Frid
- Received from
- Esther Frid (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guerrero, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- before 1990
- Collection Date
- between 1970 and 1985
- Ownership Date
- before September 22, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on September 22, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2821/0004