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.
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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