Mask Item Number: A4178 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid mask with small, deep set eyes, an articulated nose, heavy eyebrows and an open mouth. Small hole at centre of forehead. Facial features are marked with red and black paint. Green cord is tied through several holes at the back.
History Of Use
Speaker mask: hayaq!antalamlh, see Boas, 1895, Fig. 194
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Narrative
Previously belonged to Jim Charlie's father and said to be not less than 70 years old.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1952
- Collected in Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Jim Charlie before December 16, 1952
- Received from Jim Charlie (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on December 16, 1952
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Jim Charlie
- Received from
- Jim Charlie (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Ownership Date
- before December 16, 1952
- Acquisition Date
- on December 16, 1952
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 27
- Accession Number
- 1849/0008