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Devil Costume3289/7 b-c

Astucia devil costume. Black velvet sequinned tunic (part b) with matching pants (part c). Tunic has wing-like extensions under each arm in a black and gold fabric covered by small gold sequins. Orange-gold fringe lines the bottom hem, cuffs, wings, and pant legs. Front has a large sequinned devil face, and '201[7] ASTUSIA' sequinned along the ruching. Each arm has sequinned skulls and fire(?). Back, heavily sequinned dragon design in green, red, and silver, and a purple and red scorpion on each wing. Many plastic stars and chains sewn on ruched section. Black velvet pants have long ties at waist, and sequinned yellow and purple scorpions, and yellow and red fire designs, and star-shaped sequins on pant legs.

Culture
Mexican
Material
synthetic fibre and plastic
Made in
Tocuaro, Michoacan, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/96

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The neck is lined with white lace and applique in black and gold, and dark teal lace. Below, the fabric is ruched, creating a tight fit, which becomes looser towards the hem. The front of the body is embroidered with rows of varying-sizes of zigzags, with a larger band which extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with black ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying. The bottom hem is unfinished.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3289/92

Small barkcloth bag. Composed of a single rectangular piece of cloth, folded, and then loop-stitched along both sides. A small rounded flap hangs over the open end. A long barkcloth strap is attached to loops on either side of the bag.

Culture
Maya: Lacandon
Material
fig bark, plant fibre and fibre
Made in
Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3289/91

Large barkcloth bag. Composed of a single rectangular piece of cloth, folded, and then loop-stitched along both sides. A small rounded flap hangs over the open end. A long barkcloth strap is attached to loops on either side of the bag. There are a few single stitches of orange thread throughout.

Culture
Maya: Lacandon
Material
fig bark, plant fibre and fibre
Made in
Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bracelet3289/88

Bracelet made of seeds threaded through their centres onto black string creating a stacked effect. The beads are dark red. The string is knotted together, with two short lengths extending from the knot, and finished with a single bead.

Culture
Maya: Lacandon
Material
seed and fibre
Made in
Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bracelet3289/87

Bracelet made of seeds threaded lengthwise onto black string. The beads are dark red. The string is knotted together, with two short lengths extending from the knot, and finished with a single bead.

Culture
Maya: Lacandon
Material
seed and fibre
Made in
Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Incense Burner3289/86

Used incense burner made from hand-molded clay. The inside of the bowl is black from use - burning a resin called 'pom'. The front of the incensario is molded with face baring its teeth, which extends up and back over the bowl. There is a piece of unused pom inside the burner.

Culture
Maya: Lacandon
Material
clay and resin
Made in
Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Doll Mould3289/85

Large, heavy, ceramic articulated female doll mould. The arms and legs are tied to the torso with fibre thread, the ends of which extend out from the thighs and shoulders as tassels. The doll is shown as wearing a hat, with short curly hair.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay and fibre
Made in
Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Doll Mould3289/83

Small, but somewhat heavy, ceramic articulated female doll mould. The arms and legs are tied to the torso with fibre thread, the ends of which extend out from the thighs and shoulders as tassels. The doll is shown as wearing a hat, with short curly hair.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay and fibre
Made in
Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Devil Costume Mask3289/81

Devil costume mask. Attached to the mask are three sets of natural (unpainted) horns. Fake brown fur is affixed to the face. The devil has large slanted eyes. A wild animal, possibly a coyote, protrudes from the chin. A jaguar and black panther come out of each side of the mask. A large boar head with bloodshot eyes sticks out of the front, in place of a nose. Interior lined with bright orange fabric.

Culture
Mexican
Material
wood, horn, paint, synthetic fibre and metal
Made in
Teloloapan, Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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