Shinje Taita Mask Item Number: 3010/14 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shinje Taita or Father Sun mask. Face is long and narrow with a prominent pointed chin. The face is painted red with small black eyebrows. There are holes for eyes, nostrils and mouth. The eyes are deeply set and close together. The nose has a narrow ridge, and the mouth has pursed lips. A headband of alternating squares of green and yellow with red dots extends across the forehead with yellow feathers and a single brown feather extending up from. Two colourful feathers extend down from the headband - one on each temple. There are two holes on either side of the face with a leather strap attached for wearing.
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
- Name
- Shinje Taita Mask
- Identification Number
- 3010/14
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, paint, animal skin and feather
- Overall
- height 49.8 cm, width 29.0 cm, depth 12.7 cm
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
- 3010/0014