Mask

Item number 2956/229 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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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

What

Name
Mask
Identification Number
2956/229
Type of Item
mask
Material
wood
Overall
height 53.5 cm, width 54.0 cm, depth 50.0 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Ousilhao, Braganca, Portugal
Collected in
Portugal

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)

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
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