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Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

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Carved wooden carnival mask depicting a man with two smaller men's heads extending horn-like from the top of his head. The smaller heads are wearing caps. All three heads have protruding noses, ears, and chins, as well as slightly open mouths showing pointed teeth. Their eyebrows and hair are all indicated by a dark brown burnt decoration.

  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material wood
  • Measurements height 48.5 cm, width 29.0 cm, depth 12.0 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 before 2010
  • Collection Date between 2011 and 2012
  • Ownership Date before September 17, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on September 17, 2012
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2956/0226

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