Figure Item Number: 2979/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Clay mould of a devil face. The piece has large leaf shaped ears high on the head, with two curved horns between and centred on the forehead. A large nose protrudes from the middle of the face, between carved and protruding eyes under pronounced brows. The mouth is open in a grin. The rear of the skull is hollow and has a bar of wood attached to each side above the midpoint with a dark adhesive.
History Of Use
Used to make paper masks for children.
Item History
- Made in Mexico between 1900 and 1950
- Collected during 1955
- Owned by Jonathan A. Levin before September 10, 2012
- Received from Jonathan A. Levin (Donor) on September 10, 2012
What
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Jonathan A. Levin
- Received from
- Jonathan A. Levin (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1950
- Collection Date
- during 1955
- Ownership Date
- before September 10, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on September 10, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2979/0013