Mask Item Number: 2655/52 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Santiaguero mask. A mask with a white face and six red semi-circles along the edges of the mask. The red area extends from the nose around to the cheeks. Vertical black and white lines are painted on the upraised eyebrows with a hole made underneath each. The moustache is black with a red mouth that is cut out.
History Of Use
Santiaguero mask from the Dance of Tocotines. It recounts the appeal of Motecuhzoma to Cortez and Malinche for peace, the struggles and triumph of the Spaniards, and the eventual union of the two races. Performed on the day of Santa Maria Magdalena, July 22, and other saint's days. Only Cortez, the santiagueros and the clowns are masked.
Item History
- Made in Puebla, Mexico ? or Veracruz, Mexico ?
- Owned by Alfred H. Siemens before August 17, 2005
- Received from Alfred H. Siemens (Donor) on August 17, 2005
What
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Alfred H. Siemens
- Received from
- Alfred H. Siemens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Puebla, Mexico ? or Veracruz, Mexico ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 92
- Accession Number
- 2655/0052