Mask Item Number: 2655/86 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Growling yellow wildcat-like mask with fang-like teeth, articulated ears, and tufts of whiskers (boar bristle?). Painted with black spots, a red mouth, and eyes underneath the eye holes.
History Of Use
Tiger mask used in the dances of the tlacololeros and tecuanes.
Item History
- Made in Guerrero, Mexico
- Owned by Alfred H. Siemens before August 17, 2005
- Received from Alfred H. Siemens (Donor) on August 17, 2005
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 2655/86
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, paint, animal hair ? and fibre
- Overall
- height 24.0 cm, width 31.0 cm, depth 16.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Alfred H. Siemens
- Received from
- Alfred H. Siemens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guerrero, Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 2005
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 91
- Accession Number
- 2655/0086