Mask Item Number: A6300 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dzunuk'wa mask.Humanoid mask with circular protruding lips and angular features. Elliptically-shaped, blind eyes. Traces of red paint at eyes, ears and mouth. Nails with bits of attached hair and hide are visible along the circumference of the mask.
History Of Use
Dzunuk'wa mask.
Iconographic Meaning
A black mask with pursed lips indicates the mask represents Dzunuk'wa.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Collected in Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Dorothy Willie before November 10, 1953
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Dorothy Willie (Seller) on November 10, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Dorothy Willie
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Dorothy Willie (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before November 10, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on November 10, 1953
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1988/0001