Mask Item Number: A5285 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male human mask with deeply carved linear facial designs painted red and black. Grey-white hair embellishments along the top of the head, cheeks, eyebrows and upper lip. Piece of blue, woolen cloth nailed to the back of the mask. Cording at back tied to holes on sides of mask.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 41
- Accession Number
- 0160/0036