Mask
Item number 2821/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number 2821/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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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.
The style of this mask would have been influenced by illustrations or pictures of pre-Columbian masks.
Folk art; made for sale at local shops and markets.
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The style of this mask would have been influenced by illustrations or pictures of pre-Columbian masks.
Folk art; made for sale at local shops and markets.
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.
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