Mask
Item number Nb3.1408 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Mask with top knot of folded cedar bark wrapped with a strip of red plastic near the base. The mask is painted grey and has two indented diagonal curved shapes near the top of the forehead. Curvilinear eyebrow ridges extend beyond the side edges, and beaten copper is nailed to the surface of each. The eyes have circular hollow protruding pupils made of abalone shell, and the hooked beak-like nose has wide rounded nostrils. The open red mouth has pointed recurved lips. The mask also has a pointed chin and a series of black curved lines that accent the cheeks from chin to temple. Signed by artist on reverse.
History Of Use
Forest Spirit mask, from the atłaamł series.
Narrative
Previously owned by a female medical doctor, who was a friend of Norman Socha.
Item History
- Made by Jack James (Maker) in Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada during 1955
- Owned by Norman Socha before March 17, 1986
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Norman Socha (Seller) on March 17, 1986
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- Nb3.1408
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- paint, wood, plastic, cedar bark, metal, abalone shell and copper metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- wrapped, folded, nailed, cut, beaten, painted and carved
- Overall
- height 30.2 cm, width 21.0 cm, depth 16.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Jack James (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Norman Socha
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Norman Socha (Seller)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1955
- Ownership Date
- before March 17, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on March 17, 1986
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 24
- Accession Number
- 1111/0001
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