Mask Item Number: A5287 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask with hide attached with nails along the eyebrows and crown. The mask is painted dark green around the eyes and on the sides of the nose, red on the cheeks, black on the front of the nose and red on the nostrils. The mask also has a painted black moustache and open red lips with a protruding red tongue. The remainder of the face is painted white.
Cultural Context
The crudity of the carving and painting on this mask suggest it was made in great haste, perhaps for temporary use in a specific ritual. This was often done for the Atlakim Dance among the Kwakwaka'wakw. Masks were also often quickly and crudely carved to represent people in the crowd. This example could portray a non First Nations spectator (A. Hawthorn).
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada ?
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0160/0038