Mask Item Number: A1493 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask with recessed eye sockets, and hooked recurved nose. Crescent shape slits are carved on both sides of cheeks. Two ears protrude from top of head. Colours used are black, red, white and green.
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Wild Man of the Woods, Bak'was, or Bukwus. (J. Seaweed, 1966).
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1961
- Collected in Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by George Walkus before January 27, 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Walkus (Seller) on January 27, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- George Walkus
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Walkus (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1961
- Ownership Date
- before January 27, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on January 27, 1961
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 41
- Accession Number
- 1972/0001