Mask Item Number: E 1910.14 from the MAA: University of Cambridge
Description
Wooden mask carved with a heavy brow and straight nose and protruding mouth and lips. The eyes are cut out and surrounded by a slight step. Black paint has been used to accentuate the broad eyebrows and the lips, the rest of the mask is unpainted.; Good
Context
The almost V-shaped cross section of this mask suggests an alternative provenance of Nootka or Nuu-Chah-Nulth but this is only a tentative suggestion (G.Crowther). The original European tribal names and, where possible, current tribal names haveboth been given in separate GLT fields.; The un-used and rough appearance of this mask suggests it may have been made for sale (G.Crowther).
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher during 1910
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw ? or Nuu-chah-nulth ?
- Received from
- Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher
Where
- Holding Institution
- MAA: University of Cambridge
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Acquisition Date
- during 1910
Other
- Keyword
- Masques and Drama; Ceremonial Objects; Magic and Religion