Mask Item Number: 2956/226 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden carnival mask depicting a man with two smaller men's heads extending horn-like from the top of his head. The smaller heads are wearing caps. All three heads have protruding noses, ears, and chins, as well as slightly open mouths showing pointed teeth. Their eyebrows and hair are all indicated by a dark brown burnt decoration.
Item History
- Made by Joao Manuel Esteves (Maker) in Ousilhao, Braganca, Portugal before 2010
- Collected by Anthony A. Shelton in Portugal between 2011 and 2012
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before September 17, 2012
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) on September 17, 2012
What
Who
- Culture
- Portuguese
- Creator
- Joao Manuel Esteves (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Anthony A. Shelton (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ousilhao, Braganca, Portugal
- Collected in
- Portugal
When
- Creation Date
- before 2010
- Collection Date
- between 2011 and 2012
- Ownership Date
- before September 17, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on September 17, 2012
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2956/0226