Mask Item Number: A8546 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ceremonial mask with slightly protruding round eyes, extended tongue, large hooked nose, bordered with four similar faces. Painted in colours of black, red, yellow, green, and blue. Cedar bark and feather fringe behind head.
Narrative
According to E. Meade, he purchased masks A8546-47 from the wife of Ben Jack, who was the grandson of Captain Jack of Friendly Cove. According to the "Out of the Mist" catalogue (Royal BC Museum exhibition) this mask was made by Max Savey’s late grandfather. Captain Jack was thought to have owned them around 1905.
Item History
- Made in Yuquot, British Columbia, Canada during 1905
- Owned by Captain Jack and Ben Jack
- Owned by Edward F. Meade before April 15, 1965
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller) on April 15, 1965
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Mowachaht
- Previous Owner
- Captain Jack, Ben Jack and Edward F. Meade
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Yuquot, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1905
- Ownership Date
- before April 15, 1965
- Acquisition Date
- on April 15, 1965
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2084/0001