Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/223

Carved wooden carnival mask depicting a man with protruding nose and ears, and pointed teeth. The eyebrows, eyes and hair are all indicated by a burnt decoration. A flat portion of wood extends from the top front of the head with “2000 E-NATAL / EM-OUSILHAO” written on it in pencil.


  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material wood
  • Measurements height 30.0 cm, width 16.5 cm, depth 13.5 cm (overall)

  • Creator Joao Manuel Esteves
  • Field Collector Anthony A. Shelton
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton
  • Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Anthony A. Shelton

  • Made in Ousilhao
  • Collected in Portugal

  • Creation Date during 2000
  • Collection Date between 2011 and 2012
  • Ownership Date before September 17, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on September 17, 2012

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2956/0223