Devil Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3010/5

Devil Mask. Devil has small pointed ears, two black curled horns, and long black hair and facial hair. Wide almond-shaped eyes, lined with yellow and black. Devil has furrowed brows, an open mouth, and long extended tongue. A single hole drilled on either side. Back of mask is unpainted.

  • History Of Use

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


  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Kamentsa
  • Material wood, paint
  • Measurements height 37.2 cm, width 18.0 cm, depth 9.3 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Putumayo

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

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3010/0005