Mask Item Number: 3706/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid male mask with oval-shaped eyes, thin nose, and pointed face. Face is painted beige, with brown-yellow hair stapled across surface for bushy eyebrows and moustache, and a long straight beard. Eyebrows end at large ears, that protrude diagonally. Incised lines across prominent cheeks, and rounded forehead. Mouth is open, with the bottom jaw jutting out; mouth has six teeth wrapped in gold foil(?). Cut outs for eyes and long nostrils. Holes drilled behind each ear, and a third on the forehead, with fibre rigging knotted through them. Interior is hollow.
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
- 3706/000