Mask Item Number: 1768/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved mask of human face with downward curving moustache and thick black eyebrows. Overall ovular in shape; protruding forehead; holes in eyes, ears and slit in mouth.
History Of Use
Nax nok portrait mask. A cosmic being gave a particular strength called nax nok to deserving individuals, whose nax nok would be revealed in visions or dreams. Often a chief would publically reveal his or her nax nok at a feast or during cultural performances.
Item History
- Made in Cedarvale, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Thomas R. Richardson before 1998
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before November 18, 1998
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on November 18, 1998
What
Who
- Culture
- Gitxsan
- Previous Owner
- Thomas R. Richardson and Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cedarvale, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 19
- Accession Number
- 1768/0002