Mask
Item number A4155 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Mask depicting a salmon. Details painted in red, orange, and black on white background. Two fish painted in red, green and white are placed on side of face. Back has twig frame to secure mask to head. Traces of cedar bark and feathers on top of head.
History Of Use
Salmon Woman mask; part of the atłaamł dance series.
Narrative
Acquired through marriage of Harry Mountain's father to woman from Rivers Inlet: awik!nux (M. Martin, 1952).
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Salmon Woman, K!yutala.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1952
- Collected in Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Chief Harry Mountain before November 17, 1952
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Harry Mountain (Seller) on November 17, 1952
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- A4155
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- wood, metal, cedar bark, feather and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, nailed, painted, bored and tied
- Overall
- height 15.6 in, width 11.0 in, depth 14.4882 in
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Chief Harry Mountain
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Harry Mountain (Seller)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Ownership Date
- before November 17, 1952
- Acquisition Date
- on November 17, 1952
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 24
- Accession Number
- 2006/0002
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