Devil Mask Item Number: 3289/9 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Luzbel devil costume mask (part a) with large removable horns (parts b-c). The primary face is black with red, orange, and blue markings outlined in small white dots. On each side of the head are pointed ears, situated below holes for the horns. The mouth is open, exposing sharp teeth and large canines. The large blue eyes are bulging out, outlined in red. A small blue winged creature with large fangs is where the forehead and nose should be. The creature's talons extend down over the nose. There is a single small hole on either side of the mouth and behind each ear, through which string is tied. The back is unpainted, and has artist's name written in black felt.
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
- 3289/0009 a-c