Devil Costume Crown Item Number: 3289/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Decorated cardboard crown from a Luzbel devil costume. The crown has three crosses extending up from the band on both sides, and the front. The cardboard is decorated with crumpled gold and red foil paper, with strings of plastic beads - silver, red and royal blue, as well as shards of broken mirror. A plume of red and yellow-gold shiny garland is attached at the back of the crown, and bends forward over the head. Beneath, a short train composed of two pieces of black lace hang down. The interior is lined with silver foil paper.
History Of Use
Devil masks and costumes are performed during the Christmas pastorelas in Tocuaro, Mexico.
Item History
- Made by Felipe Horta (Maker) in Tocuaro, Michoacan, Mexico during 2014
- Collected by Laura Osorio between 2017 and 2018
- Owned by Laura Osorio before April 11, 2018
- Received from Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source) on April 11, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Creator
- Felipe Horta (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Laura Osorio
- Previous Owner
- Laura Osorio
- Received from
- Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tocuaro, Michoacan, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- during 2014
- Collection Date
- between 2017 and 2018
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3289/0006