Mask
Item number 3522/40 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Wooden humanoid mask with a narrow face. Mask has protruding circular eyes and long straight nose; eye rims are coloured with light grey pigment. The large space between the nose and mouth is smooth and slants outward, transitioning into the upper lip. Mouth is square-shaped and has three silver-coloured teeth embedded in each lip. A large semi-circular ridge extends from the top edge of the forehead, with vertical incised lines decorating the sides. Short red-brown plant fibre(?) decoration is adhered to the bottom of the ridge, nose, eyes and cheeks. Top of mask is flat, sides and chin are rounded; interior is hollow. Mask has holes for eyes and mouth; holes drilled all around back edge.
History Of Use
Bugle (bu gle) type mask, used to frighten people.
Narrative
The donor taught in a rural school in Tobli, eastern Liberia, from 1965 to 1967.
Item History
- Made in Liberia
- Collected between 1965 and 1968
- Owned by Donald White before August 27, 2021
- Received from Donald White (Donor) on August 27, 2021
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 3522/40
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, metal, pigment and plant fibre ?
- Overall
- height 25.5 cm, width 14.6 cm, depth 15.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Liberia
Who
- Culture
- Dan and Krahn
- Previous Owner
- Donald White
- Received from
- Donald White (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1965 and 1968
- Ownership Date
- before August 27, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on August 27, 2021
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3522/0040
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