Mask Item Number: A4161 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Salmon mask made from two pieces of wood joined together at an angle. Round protruding eyes and triangular slightly protruding nose are separate pieces of wood that have been attached to the mask. The mask is painted white with red and black ear-like designs above heavy black eyebrows, red nostrils and lips, and a red and black lobed design with two rows of curved dashed lines on each cheek. Slight ridge under eyebrows, and the slightly open mouth protrudes outwards. Cedar bark attached in bunches at crown and on sides. Three holes under the nose.
History Of Use
Salmon mask; part of the atłaamł dance series.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1952
- Collected in Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Chief Harry Mountain before November 17, 1952
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Harry Mountain (Seller) on November 17, 1952
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Chief Harry Mountain
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Harry Mountain (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Ownership Date
- before November 17, 1952
- Acquisition Date
- on November 17, 1952
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 24
- Accession Number
- 2006/0008