Corpus Christi Mask Item Number: 2738/61 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Corpus Christi face mask made of shaped and painted wire netting. Onto the pink wire are faintly painted eyes, brow and mouth in blue, black and red and around it is blue painted strip of metal. Strands of curly brown hair have been stitched to each of the upper corners.
History Of Use
Mask used in Corpus Christi performances.
Item History
- Made in Cotopaxi, Ecuador
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before May 1, 2009
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on May 1, 2009
What
- Name
- Corpus Christi Mask
- Identification Number
- 2738/61
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- metal, paint, hair and wool fibre
- Overall
- height 19.0 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Ecuadorian
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cotopaxi, Ecuador
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2738/0061