Devil Mask

Item number 2946/18 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Blue, red and gold devil mask with curved horns. There are two large blue eyes, rimmed with gold chain-line-trim and, on the outside, a thick blue fringe. The eyebrows are large, rust coloured, and decorated across the middle with a line of glitter and red beads. The horns are blue at the base, gold in the middle and red-orange at the tips. The sequins have been painted to match their sections on the horns. Six blue, mirrored teeth hang from the bottom of the protruding upper lip. There is an orange circle over the chin. The back edges of the mask have been lined with foam and elastic has been looped through small holes on the top and both sides of the mask on the back.

Narrative

Purchased from a festival mask rental shop in Puno.

Item History

Made in Puno, Puno, Peru
Collected by Anthony A. Shelton during February 2012
Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before March 12, 2012
Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) on March 12, 2012

What

Name: Devil Mask
Identification Number: 2946/18
Type of Item: mask
Material: tin metal, plastic, glass, synthetic fibre, paint, adhesive, foam and rubber
Overall: height 23.0 cm, width 35.0 cm, depth 31.9 cm