Mask Item Number: 3698/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oblong wooden mask with a broad, flat face; decorative arch protrudes from sides, overtop head. Arch is rectangular, with an oval-like cutout between bottom edge and top of head. Small faces carved in relief in top corners of arch; bottom corners are pointed tips, that flare out from body of mask. Edges of arch have ridges carved into them. Triangles and diamonds incised around edges of cut out on arch; wavy lines incised on forehead, beneath arch. Face has circular eyes, semi-circular eyebrows, rectangular nose, and oval-shaped mouth with two teeth; cut outs for eyes and mouth. Circular ears carved in relief on either side of face. Metal hooks attached to sides, on back of mask, for hanging. Sticker label, with culture and place made, attached to back.
History Of Use
Worn to frighten monkeys.
Item History
- Made in Nunkolo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia between 1970 and 1979
- Collected during 1990
- Owned by Michael C. Howard before May 20, 2025
- Received from Michael C. Howard (Donor) on May 20, 2025
What
Who
- Culture
- Tetum
- Previous Owner
- Michael C. Howard
- Received from
- Michael C. Howard (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunkolo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
When
- Creation Date
- between 1970 and 1979
- Collection Date
- during 1990
- Ownership Date
- before May 20, 2025
- Acquisition Date
- on May 20, 2025
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3698/0015