Transformation Mask Item Number: 1584/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask of raven transforming into man. Raven is in two halves that separate when a string is pulled. The two pieces are hinged to sides of the interior face mask with both metal and skin hinges. The mask can close again with the pull of a separate set of strings.
Item History
- Made in Gitanyow, British Columbia, Canada ? during 1870
- Owned by Ate-Goo-Goosh Holdings Ltd. before July 6, 1993
- Received from Ate-Goo-Goosh Holdings Ltd. (Seller), Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (Funding source), Hans Hartwick (Funding source) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on July 6, 1993
What
- Name
- Transformation Mask
- Identification Number
- 1584/1
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, metal, fibre, leather skin, cotton fibre ? and paint
- Overall
- height 20.7 cm, width 37.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Gitanyow
- Previous Owner
- Ate-Goo-Goosh Holdings Ltd.
- Received from
- Ate-Goo-Goosh Holdings Ltd. (Seller), Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (Funding source), Hans Hartwick (Funding source) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Gitanyow, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1870
- Ownership Date
- before July 6, 1993
- Acquisition Date
- on July 6, 1993
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 19
- Accession Number
- 1584/0001