Yam Mask Item Number: 3134/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ceremonial yam mask. Object is made of tightly woven plant fibre covered in thick paint. A wide lower rim takes an oblong shape, topped by a tall circular body in the shape of an eye with brown pupil surrounded by rings of rust-orange, white and dark yellow. The eye is edged by a thin, stiff spine. Interior of object is unpainted.
History Of Use
Yam masks are used to decorate large yams.
Narrative
Collected during the donor's time as a missionary nurse in Papua New Guinea, 1964-1970.
Item History
- Made in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea before 1970
- Collected between 1964 and 1970
- Owned by Elizabeth Trees before October 9, 2015
- Received from Elizabeth Trees (Donor) on October 9, 2015
What
- Name
- Yam Mask
- Identification Number
- 3134/1
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- plant fibre and paint
- Overall
- height 11.0 cm, width 7.8 cm, depth 14.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth Trees
- Received from
- Elizabeth Trees (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1970
- Collection Date
- between 1964 and 1970
- Ownership Date
- before October 9, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on October 9, 2015
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3134/0001