Devil Mask. Devil has small pointed ears, two horns, long black hair and facial hair, and a large nose. Large circular eyes point downwards under a prominent brow ridge. A brown snake with spots and wavy lines is held in the devil's teeth. A single hole drilled on either side, and a small section of twine attached to one hole. Back of mask is unpainted.

• History Of Use

  Used for 'carnival', a time of encounter both with friends and ancestors.

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• Type of Item mask
• Culture Kamentsa
• Material wood, paint, plant fibre
• Measurements height 30.5 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 9.4 cm (overall)

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• Creator Basilio Juajibioy
• Previous Owner Diego Samper, Marlene Samper
• Received from Diego Samper, Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget

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• Made in Putumayo

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• Creation Date before 1989
• Collection Date during 1989
• Ownership Date before August 4, 2013
• Acquisition Date on August 4, 2013

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3010/0004