Frontlet Item Number: 1995.20 from the MAA: University of Cambridge
Description
A moon frontlet carved in cedar in a Tsimshian style.
Context
The mask was carved by a Coast Salish artist, George Pennier, a resident of Chilliwack, B.C. The style of the mask is Northern rather than Coast Salish, attributed to the fact some artists carve in styles that are not necessarily their own tribal group. Collected by Gillian Crowther through the generosity of the Crowther-Beynon Fund.Exhibited: On display in 'Gifts and Discoveries', LKS Gallery between May 25 2012 and February 18 2013.
Item History
- Made by George Pennier in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from Gillian Crowther
What
- Name
- Frontlet
- Identification Number
- 1995.20
- Type of Item
- frontlet
- Material
- wood and cedar wood
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Creator
- George Pennier
- Received from
- Gillian Crowther
Where
- Holding Institution
- MAA: University of Cambridge
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Acquisition Date
- “1994” ?
Other
- Keyword
- Ceremonial Objects; Personal Adornment