Mask
Item number 3607/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Pink metal mesh chinelo dancer's mask with a matted fibre beard, moustache, and eyebrows. Brows gently curve overtop oval-shaped eyes, with long lashes. Moustache curves sharply at ends, curling up around sides of face; beard has similar curve and protrudes outward from mask. Face has a large slanted mouth and rosy cheeks. Eyes, mouth and cheeks are painted on; thin nose is shaped from mesh. Mask is edged with painted fabric; yellow tie across back, for hanging purposes.
History Of Use
Mask worn by a 'chinelo' (traditional costumed/masked) dancer, during Carnival in Tepoztlan, Morelos.
Narrative
Given to the donor's wife, Angela, as a gift in the spring of 1976. The donor and his family were living in the town of Cuautla during 1975-1976, which is near the town of Tepoztlan.
Item History
- Made in Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico during 1976
- Collected in Cuantla, Morelos, Mexico during 1976
- Owned by George McWhirter before November 17, 2022
- Received from George McWhirter (Donor) on November 17, 2022
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 3607/1
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- metal, plastic, fibre, paint and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 19.5 cm, width 13.0 cm, depth 16.0 cm
Where
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- George McWhirter
- Received from
- George McWhirter (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before November 17, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on November 17, 2022
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3607/0001
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