Mask Item Number: 3706/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid male mask with narrow eyes, long thin nose, and rectangular face. Face is painted red, with black around the sides of the head and across chin, imitating hair and beard. Carved handlebar moustache attached above small open mouth; painted black. Eyes, mouth, and nostrils are cut out. Two holes drilled into either side of mask, and one in centre of forehead. 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
- poor
- Accession Number
- 3706/0008