Mask Item Number: 3706/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid male mask with oval-shaped eyes, pointed nose, and round face. Mask has curved eyebrows, defined cheeks, and pursed lips. Short hair, combed to side, carved in relief; hair ends at large protruding ears. Face is glossy brown, with eyebrows, eyes, and hair painted black; lips are red. Eye hole cut outs above painted eyes. Three holes drilled along top edge of mask, and one beneath each; metal hooks attached to inner sides. Interior is hollow, with additional groove for nose to slot in. "B.P.D." written along interior edge.
Narrative
Purchased by Frank Mayrs in the 1960s-1970s from shops and artists.
Item History
- Made in Mexico
- Owned by Patricia Mayrs before August 13, 2025
- Received from Patricia Mayrs (Donor) on August 13, 2025
What
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Patricia Mayrs
- Received from
- Patricia Mayrs (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 13, 2025
- Acquisition Date
- on August 13, 2025
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3706/0002