Mask Item Number: A6185 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dzunuk'wa mask. Mask with ovoid-shaped, slightly flattened face, bushy eyebrows of bearskin, concave eye sockets, concave cheeks, concave temples, a sharply hooked nose, and a pursed mouth. Taces of red paint at the eyes and the mouth. There is a small hole on either side of the nose.
History Of Use
Dzunuk'wa mask. Treasure: dLugwe' of Tlhasala. Dancer carries basket on her back.
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 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 41
- Accession Number
- 1987/0006