Mask Item Number: 2655/50 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Santiaguero mask. Wooden mask with blunt protruding nose and eyebrows and mustache in relief. Mouth is small and carved out; holes through mask between eyes and brows. Eyes, eyebrows, mustache, and beard are black; chin cheeks, nose, and areas of forehead are red; rest is white. Small hanging holes are two per side and one at centre of forehead.
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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 92
- Accession Number
- 2655/0050