Mask Item Number: 2956/229 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden carnival mask depicting a man with two long horns and two pointed ears on top of his head, two ears at the side of his head, a large protruding nose and an open mouth with pointed teeth. The horns extend far forward and out to each side, and taper at the ends. The hair and eyebrows are 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
- 2956/0229