Devil Mask Item Number: 3010/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Devil Mask. Devil has small pointed ears, two black curled horns, and long black hair and facial hair. Wide almond-shaped eyes, lined with yellow and black. Devil has furrowed brows, an open mouth, and long extended tongue. A single hole drilled on either side. Back of mask is unpainted.
History Of Use
Used for carnival, a time of encounter both with friends and ancestors.
Item History
- Made by Basilio Juajibioy (Maker) in Putumayo, Colombia during 1989
- Collected during 1989
- Owned by Diego Samper and Marlene Samper before August 4, 2013
- Received from Diego Samper (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source) on August 4, 2013
What
Who
- Culture
- Kamentsa
- Creator
- Basilio Juajibioy (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Diego Samper and Marlene Samper
- Received from
- Diego Samper (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Putumayo, Colombia
When
- Creation Date
- during 1989
- Collection Date
- during 1989
- Ownership Date
- before August 4, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on August 4, 2013
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3010/0005