Devil Mask. Devil has small pointed ears, two curved horns, long black hair and facial hair. Large circular eyes with red pupils point downwards under a prominent brow ridge, and a large nose carved in high relief. Mouth is opened wide with tongue hanging out. Two green snakes extend down around neck with heads meeting under the chin. A single hole drilled on either side with yellow twine attached. 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 34.0 cm, width 22.0 cm, depth 8.7 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 during 1989
• Collection Date during 1989
• Ownership Date before August 4, 2013
• Acquisition Date on August 4, 2013

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3010/0011