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Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3323/1

Carved and painted wood mask. Dome-shaped head with two large curved horns - one orange, and the other off-white. Below the horns, on either side, are two large folded ears. On top of the dome, two small raised circular eyes, separated by a triangular design, which extends into a large human-like nose. The flat mouth is wider the the head, and has a wide opening between the jaw. Two holes are drilled through the rim of the mask on each side, with a string tied through the top two holes.

  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Chamba
  • Material wood, fibre, paint
  • Measurements height 59.5 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 18.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Willy Bois
  • Received from Willy Bois
  • Made in Nigeria, Cameroon
  • Ownership Date before October 30, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on October 30, 2018
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3323/0001

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