Comic slave mask
Item
Title
Comic slave mask
Rights
Image Copyright: University of Canterbury
Type
comic masks (theatrical masks, masks (costume), ... Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name))
Description
This is a terracotta comic mask of a male slave. The mask has two small round eyeholes and a large, upturned mouth hole. The character has long, thick curls, a ‘snub’ nose, a striated beard surrounding the mouth hole, and large dramatic eyebrows.
The mask appears to have a whitewash slip overtop which defines the features. Otherwise, the media is a dark green/brown colour. The inside of the mask is very neat and uniform which suggests it may have been mould-made. The mask also has a small suspension hole at the very top of the head.
The mask appears to have a whitewash slip overtop which defines the features. Otherwise, the media is a dark green/brown colour. The inside of the mask is very neat and uniform which suggests it may have been mould-made. The mask also has a small suspension hole at the very top of the head.
Format
Ceramic: Terracotta
Extent
140 x 119 x 63mm
0.19kg
0.19kg
Rights Holder
University of Canterbury
Owner
University of Canterbury
Collection
James Logie Memorial Collection
