Mask Sculpture Item Number: Nb11.294 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bronze representation of a Northwest Coast human face mask, attached at a 45 degree angle to a black with white speckled stone base by two bronze screws located on either side of chin; screws fit into holes drilled into base; hammered finish; uneven dark patination. Face is finely defined except eyes, brows clearly delineated, convex eyes, flat nose with defined nostrils; prominent mouth with continuous lip band. On reverse, signed J. David.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Narrative
Inspiration for this sculpture may have come from the stone 'unseeing' mask at the Canadain Museum of History (VII-C-329).
Item History
- Made by Joe David (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1983
- Collected during 1984
- Owned by Joe David before February 17, 1984
- Received from Joe David (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on February 17, 1984
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Tla-o-qui-aht
- Creator
- Joe David (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Joe David
- Received from
- Joe David (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1984
- Ownership Date
- before February 17, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on February 17, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0944/0001