Mask Item Number: 2960/22 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mwana pwo dance mask with long reed-like hair. The female face is carved of a single piece of wood; the facial features protrude. The eyes are almost closed, with thin slits; the surrounding eye area is emphasized. The nose is small with a thin bridge, the mouth also small and contains small carved teeth. Facial scarring is indicated under the eyes and across the cheeks. The forehead is decorated in incised motifs and line patterns. Ears a small, each with a large hole in the lobe. Attached to the wood face panel is a thick netting of grass that covers the back of the head, with a braid encircling the chin. Attached to the net by long twists of grass are cut pieces of hollow bamboo reeds, strung on to hang like hair.
History Of Use
The mwana pwo masks and costumes represent women, but are worn and danced by men.
Item History
- Made in Angola ? between 1950 and 1980
- Owned by Robert Cazelais and Nicole Lachapelle before April 24, 2012
- Received from Robert Cazelais (Donor) on April 24, 2012
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 2960/22
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, grass, plant fibre and bamboo grass
- Overall
- height 27.0 cm, width 25.0 cm, depth 28.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chokwe
- Previous Owner
- Robert Cazelais and Nicole Lachapelle
- Received from
- Robert Cazelais (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Angola ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1950 and 1980
- Ownership Date
- before April 24, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on April 24, 2012
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2960/0022