Mask Item Number: A3817 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden wolf mask with a long snout painted red and black with white edging. The muzzle was hinged to the lower jaw and is now nailed shut. The face has white edging around the green ovoid with black eyes on white background. The head of the mask has been covered with a piece of hide. Ears are attached to the top of the head and are decorated with black spots. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of carved, rectangular shaped handle used to hold the mask when worn. The handle is tied to the rim of the mask with twine. The mask is painted black, green, red and white with stylized designs.
History Of Use
A wolf mask with an unusually long snout (said to normally be about 18" long). The stick is part of the hardware that goes down the back of wearer's head and is tied at their waist. The mask would be worn with an upward angle.
Iconographic Meaning
Wolf mask. In 1966 B. Willie said 'this is a Ha'ma'amgamlh mask'.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1952
- Collected in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Tom Patch Wamiss before January 1952
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Tom Patch Wamiss (Seller) during January 1952
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Tom Patch Wamiss
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Tom Patch Wamiss (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Ownership Date
- before January 1952
- Acquisition Date
- during January 1952
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1898/0003