Skeleton Mask
Item number 3091/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Large wood mask representing a skull. Mask has a long face, with protruding chin, open mouth showing even teeth on top and bottom, a relatively small nose, and large bulging eyes. A ridge spans from nose to top of head, and to either side on forehead are horn nubs. The face is painted extensively with swirling patterns primarily in white on a dark grey base, with yellow and orange embellishment. Ears are large and painted grey. A beard and hair of straw hang from the chin and around the opening into the mask. Small braids of the same are threaded through holes in the ears, with each ear holding a circular earring attached to a group of braids.
Item History
- Made by Thomas Kain (Maker) in Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea during 2008
- Owned by Neil B. Cole before December 2, 2014
- Received from Neil B. Cole (Donor) on December 2, 2014
What
- Name
- Skeleton Mask
- Identification Number
- 3091/6
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- garamut wood, paint and sago fibre
- Overall
- height 61.5 cm, width 41.0 cm, depth 31.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul
- Creator
- Thomas Kain (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Neil B. Cole
- Received from
- Neil B. Cole (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 2008
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 2014
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3091/0006
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