Mask Item Number: 3326/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask carved of wood. Anthropomorphic mask with a human face and pair of large horns extending up from head. The face features a down turned nose, down-slanting eyes, and a large open mouth with three large fangs. The face is a lighter brown, with the horns and chin a dark brown, and the outlines of the facial features in black.
History Of Use
Said by collector to be a "time of the brave" mask--a symbol of masculinity. Used in festivals for the Mmwo Society. Originally this type was used as a presentation to successful hunters.
Narrative
Assumed to have been collected by Lieber while he was living in Nigeria (1965-1970), lecturing at the University of Ibadan under the auspices of CIDA.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria
- Collected between 1965 and 1970
- Owned by Jack Lieber before 2015
- Owned by Iris Lieber before June 18, 2018
- Received from Iris Lieber (Donor) on June 18, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- Igbo
- Previous Owner
- Jack Lieber and Iris Lieber
- Received from
- Iris Lieber (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Collection Date
- between 1965 and 1970
- Ownership Date
- before 2015 and before June 18, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on June 18, 2018
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3326/0006