Thunderbird Mask Item Number: 2665/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Undecorated mask-like carving with recessed eye sockets and large, protruding nose. The grain of the wood runs parallel to the plane of the face and so is highly visible. The back side of the mask has two nails with cord strung between them.
Narrative
The mask was given in memory of Pat Robinson, a respected member of Highlands United Church, who Pat bequethed the mask to. Pat was of Cree Metis heritage. Her mother, Dr. Anne-Irvine was a distinguished Cree-Metis educator and linguist.
Item History
- Made by Ellen Neel (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1962
- Owned by Patricia Robinson before 2005
- Owned by Highlands United Church Foundation before February 17, 2006
- Received from Highlands United Church Foundation (Donor) on February 17, 2006
What
- Name
- Thunderbird Mask
- Identification Number
- 2665/1
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- red cedar wood, metal and fibre
- Overall
- height 28.2 cm, width 21.4 cm, depth 19.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Ellen Neel (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Patricia Robinson and Highlands United Church Foundation
- Received from
- Highlands United Church Foundation (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before 2005 and before February 17, 2006
- Acquisition Date
- on February 17, 2006
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2665/0001