Mask Item Number: A6176 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black, red, white, and grey mask with a hooked nose, thick lips, prominent brow, and raised cheek structures. Tufts of hair made from unraveled burlap line the top of the head. Cord is attached to the back of the mask with fence staples.
Iconographic Meaning
Represents the Wild Man of the Woods, Bak'was, or Bukwus.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Collected in Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Chief George Walkus before August 21, 1953
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief George Walkus (Seller) on August 21, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Chief George Walkus
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief 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 1953
- Ownership Date
- before August 21, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on August 21, 1953
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 41
- Accession Number
- 1971/0004