Mask Item Number: C974 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
The tusks are the largest at the top and gradually become smaller as they reach the bottom. Large red seeds fill in the gaps between small white beadwork. Boar's tusks are fastened together with cord and fabric. The seeds are made secure by pitch.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Owned by F. E. Williams
- Owned by Constance Williams before June 1951
- Received from Constance Williams (Donor) during June 1951
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- F. E. Williams and Constance Williams
- Received from
- Constance Williams (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 1951
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1951
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 64