Mask Item Number: K2.256 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical mask made of a bamboo and wood frame. Decorated with leopard skin and red and black checkerboard designs. Four elongated flaps attached to the bottom edge.
History Of Use
Goboi is a masked spirit dancer who appears on ceremonial occasions. The mask is worn only by senior members of the Poro secret society, which is dedicated to youth initiation ceremonies. Goboi represents an elephant spirit.
Item History
- Made in Sierra Leone
- Owned by Abi Jones before October 1968
- Received from Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source) during October 1968
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- K2.256
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- bamboo grass, wood, fibre and leopard skin
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven, sewn and glued
- Overall
- height 53.0 cm, width 43.0 cm, depth 37.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Mende
- Previous Owner
- Abi Jones
- Received from
- Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sierra Leone
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1968
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 98
- Accession Number
- 0154/0004