Mask
Item number A6374 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Mask with protruding forehead, recessed slit eyes, hooked nose, concave cheeks, temples and pursed lips. Ears are depicted realistically. Colours are black and red.
History Of Use
A chief's mask worn when gifts are given or copper is broken.
Iconographic Meaning
A black mask with pursed lips indicates the mask represents Dzunuk'wa.
Narrative
This mask was said by the owner to have been made before her birth, and used by her husband's great-great grandmother. She also said the hair used on the mask was hers.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada between 1800 and 1890
- Collected in Turnour Island, British Columbia, Canada and Kalugwis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Alice Smith before February 1954
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Alice Smith (Seller) during February 1954
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- A6374
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, human hair, paint and metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, inlaid, pegged, nailed and painted
- Overall
- height 29.0 cm, width 31.0 cm, depth 16.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Turnour Island, British Columbia, Canada and Kalugwis, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Alice Smith
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Alice Smith (Seller)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1800 and 1890
- Ownership Date
- before February 1954
- Acquisition Date
- during February 1954
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 41
- Accession Number
- 1970/0001
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