Mask Item Number: E221 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Human face mask, unpainted but with a dark stain. Hair is carved with five diagonal grooves on each side pointing downward toward the middle and with jagged edging. Eyes with 'bags' underneath and mouth are cut out with an upper row of teeth. Fibre cord for hanging at back.
History Of Use
Mask used in Easter dances.
Item History
- Made in Nebaj, Quiche, Guatemala ?
- Collected by Robert Richards
- Owned by Robert Richards before June 8, 1972
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Robert Richards (Seller) on June 8, 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Quiche
- Field Collector
- Robert Richards
- Previous Owner
- Robert Richards
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Robert Richards (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nebaj, Quiche, Guatemala ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 8, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on June 8, 1972
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0199/0010