Devil Costume Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/81

Devil costume mask. Attached to the mask are three sets of natural (unpainted) horns. Fake brown fur is affixed to the face. The devil has large slanted eyes. A wild animal, possibly a coyote, protrudes from the chin. A jaguar and black panther come out of each side of the mask. A large boar head with bloodshot eyes sticks out of the front, in place of a nose. Interior lined with bright orange fabric.


  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Mexican
  • Material wood, horn, paint, synthetic fibre, metal
  • Measurements height 54.0 cm, width 46.0 cm, depth 33.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Miguel Angel Martinez, Mateo Martinez
  • Field Collector Laura Osorio
  • Previous Owner Laura Osorio
  • Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation

  • Made in Teloloapan

  • Creation Date during 2017
  • Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3289/0081