Shaman or Pipe Smoker mask. Face is red with black eyebrows and beard. Brows are furrowed; nose and mouth are askew. Leather headband nailed across top of forehead. A single hole is drilled on each side of the face with a string attached. Small holes line the top of the mask. Back of mask is plain.

• 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, animal skin
• Measurements height 26.0 cm, width 17.8 cm, depth 9.5 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 before 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 3010/0008