Mask Item Number: 3706/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid male mask with narrow eyes, pointed nose, and rectangular face that tapers slightly to flat chin. Face is painted pink beige with rosy cheeks, and a brown pencil moustache. Male has thin black eyebrows above blue eyes. Mouth is open with white teeth, and red lips; nostrils also painted red, along underside of nose. Oval-shaped cut outs above eyes. Two holes drilled into either side of mask, and one in middle of forehead. Fibre rigging knotted through forehead, both top holes on sides, and bottom hole on right side. Two metal hooks along inner edges. Interior is hollow, with small groove for nose to slot in.
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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3706/0005