Mask Item Number: A6628 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid mask with small circular eyes, an open mouth, and a pronounced brow ridge. Facial features and linear designs are painted in black and orange. Green cord is attached to several holes at the back of the mask.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Jim Charlie before May 1957
- Received from Jim Charlie (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) during May 1957
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Jim Charlie
- Received from
- Jim Charlie (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (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
- Ownership Date
- before May 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1957
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 27
- Accession Number
- 1852/0001