Body Mask Item Number: 3167/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tumbuan body mask. Tall, conical, mask intended to fit over a dancer’s body is woven of rattan and wood, plastered with mud. Three faces are situated at front, the top being the largest and most prominent. It is oblong, with a pointed head, protruding ears, heavy brow, round shell eyes, and a large protruding flap for a nose. Around the jaw is attached a beard made of a thick layer of short grass. The two faces below are round, with holes for eyes. Ears, noses, beards and brows are similar to the oblong face’s. White feathers are attached to the nose of the bottom. Shells hang from the ears of the top and middle faces. Hand holes are cut into the object near bottom on sides, the left of which is covered with a fringe of long grass. Back is undecorated.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea before 1980
- Owned by Maynards before May 2, 2016
- Received from Maynards (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on May 2, 2016
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Maynards
- Received from
- Maynards (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1980
- Ownership Date
- before May 2, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on May 2, 2016
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3167/0001