Mask Item Number: 2655/125 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Devil mask. Black horned animal mask with open mouth and protruding, upturned tongue. Two entwined yellow snakes originating in the mouth curve upward to form the eyebrow ridge and nose.
History Of Use
Devil mask performed as part of the Christmas pastorelas.
Item History
- Made in Huetamo, Michoacan, 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
- Huetamo, Michoacan, Mexico ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2655/0125