Headdress Item Number: A8234 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black headdress with a long beak-like mouth. The lower portion of the beak is wired on the inside to open and close. Three small holes are visible beside the lower beak. The eye is a black circle within a red oval and there is a small rounded ear on either side. Between the ears, the back of the headdress is open. There are two upper wooden braces and one lower for support.
Cultural Context
Possibly Klukwame mask.
Item History
- Made in Ahousat, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected during 1962
- Owned by Wilhelm Helmer before November 10, 1962
- Received from Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on November 10, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Ahousaht
- Previous Owner
- Wilhelm Helmer
- Received from
- Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ahousat, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before November 10, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on November 10, 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 10
- Accession Number
- 0086/0008