Clayoquot Serpent
Item number Nb11.291 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Mask made from cut out planks of wood formed in a triangular-like shape with flat sides, a thin adjoining nose piece and rectangular shaped pieces of wood at the back. Detailed in blue, black and red Northwest Coast stylized forms is a lightning serpent with a carved snout which is painted black along with the eyebrow and mouth. The large red eyes are outlined in blue. The mouth has red teeth bared. Attached to the top of the mask are long, thin strips of cedar that hang down to cover the head of the wearer. Incised in the inner side is: ‘Clayoquot serpent headdress, J. David, 80’.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Item History
- Made by Joe David (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1980
- Collected during 1980
- Owned by Joe David before November 28, 1980
- Received from Joe David (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on November 28, 1980
What
- Name
- Clayoquot Serpent
- Identification Number
- Nb11.291
- Type of Item
- headdress
- Material
- wood, paint, adhesive, fibre and cedar bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, glued, painted and tied
- Overall
- height 26.4 cm, width 27.6 cm, depth 64.2 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
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)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1980
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 1980
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0686/0003
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