Mask Item Number: 2821/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wild cat mask carved from wood; plaster coated and painted. Yellow-orange with black around mouth, neck, ears, and under eyes. Shown with open mouth, fangs, and tongue sticking out.
History Of Use
Tiger mask used in the dances of the tlacololeros and tecuanes.
Item History
- Made in Chiapas, 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
- Chiapas, 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
- 2821/0009