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Spectacled Bear Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3010/10

Spectacled Bear mask. Bear has small pointed ears extending upwards, large red circles around the eyes, and a red headband. Pointed snout with bared teeth, and long extended canines. Three holes drilled down along the top of the head. String is stapled to the back of the mask. Back of mask painted black.

  • 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 27.5 cm, width 22.0 cm, depth 14.0 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 3010/0010

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