Skull Representation Item Number: A6183 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown wood skull face is painted black and red on white with brown bear hide hair covering the back. The closed eyes are indicated by an inverted u curved red line with black brows above. Three vertical red lines are along each cheek. There is a red mouth and a black moustache. Has a prominent nose and chin. Underneath the chin, there is a wood loop attached with metal nails.
History Of Use
Carried by Qaqakyalalh, a dancer who 'decapitates' people.
Narrative
J. Dick said this had belonged to Bob Robertson, of Kingcome. However D. Hawkins (in 1966) said it was not from Kingcome as their Qaqakyalalh carried only branches, not carved masks.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Collected in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Billy Sandy Willie before August 11, 1953
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Billy Sandy Willie (Seller) on August 11, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Billy Sandy Willie
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Billy Sandy Willie (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 1953
- Ownership Date
- before August 11, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on August 11, 1953
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 35
- Accession Number
- 1987/0004