Mask Item Number: A6369 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid mask with an angular face, small slanted eyes, large recessed eye sockets, hooked nose and protruding lips. Locks of brown hair attached to head.
History Of Use
Worn by chief when giving gifts or cutting copper.
Iconographic Meaning
A black mask with pursed lips indicates the mask represents Dzunuk'wa.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1954
- Collected in New Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Tzadzis'nukwame', British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Chief Bob Harris before January 1954
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Bob Harris (Seller) during January 1954
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Chief Bob Harris
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Bob Harris (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- New Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Tzadzis'nukwame', British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1954
- Ownership Date
- before January 1954
- Acquisition Date
- during January 1954
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 41
- Accession Number
- 1927/0006