Mask Item Number: A4306 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Kulus mask (younger brother of Thunderbird). Mask in the shape of a blue bird head, with black designs. Eyes are made of circular pieces of mirror. Head bands attached at back are made of rubber. Nose tip is a separate piece of wood that has been attached.
Iconographic Meaning
Kulus, younger brother of Thunderbird.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Collected in Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Samuel James before May 13, 1953
- Received from Samuel James (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on May 13, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Samuel James
- Received from
- Samuel James (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before May 13, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on May 13, 1953
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 24
- Accession Number
- 1990/0003