Mask Item Number: 3387/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Face mask. Shallow mask with rounded head that comes to a point at the chin. Narrow cutouts for eyes and slightly upturned mouth. The sides of the nose continue out on each side creating the brow ridge. There is a single hole on either side of the face, with a short length of twine attached. There is a single hole in the chin that does not go completely through the wood.
Item History
- Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Owned by Joyce Piercy before October 1, 2019
- Received from Joyce Piercy (Donor) on October 1, 2019
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 3387/1
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, plant fibre and stain
- Overall
- height 28.7 cm, width 19.0 cm, depth 5.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Lega
- Previous Owner
- Joyce Piercy
- Received from
- Joyce Piercy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 1, 2019
- Acquisition Date
- on October 1, 2019
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3387/0001