Mask Item Number: K2.419 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask depicting a stylized serene woman's face with a ridged brow, slits for eyes, a nose with a squared end, and protruding lips with metal teeth.
Cultural Context
dan mask used in initiation dance for young boys.
Item History
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Dan
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cote d'Ivoire
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0160/0100