Mask Item Number: 3706/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid male mask with narrow eyes, triangular nose, and rectangular face that tapers slightly to a rounded chin. Face is painted pink beige, with rosy cheeks; bushy eyebrows and curved moustache painted in black. Circular goatee painted on point of chin, also in black. Eyes and mouth are cut out; eyes are slits, and mouth is T-shaped. Two holes drilled into either side of mask, with metal hooks along the inside edge. 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
- 3706/0001