Devil Mask
MOA: University of British Columbia
3010/6
Devil Mask. Devil has small pointed ears, black hair, wide almond-shaped eyes and a closed mouth. Forehead has furrowed brows. Septum is pierced with white and green bird feathers inserted. He wears a snake, and a white collar around neck. A single hole drilled on either side with a string attached. 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, plant fibre
- Measurements height 31.5 cm, width 19.5 cm, depth 11.0 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 before 1989
- Collection Date during 1989
- Ownership Date before August 4, 2013
- Acquisition Date on August 4, 2013
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3010/0006