Koo-Kwath-Pa-Thla Item Number: 2871/66 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Red, naked male figure in dancing or running posture, with long black hair. Figure wears two masks, one facing forward and another facing back. Masks are blue and white with large circular black eyes. Mask facing forward has black lips with exposed teeth. Mask facing back has black lips and closed mouth. One hand is in a fist, another has fingers extended. Each leg has white circle at knee and ankle. "53/200 "Koo-kwath-pa-thia" AThompson '75" written underneath image in pencil.
Item History
- Made by Art Thompson (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1975
- Owned by Betty Carr before March 21, 2011
- Received from Betty Carr (Donor) on March 21, 2011
What
- Name
- Koo-Kwath-Pa-Thla
- Identification Number
- 2871/66
- Type of Item
- Overall
- height 58.8 cm, width 44.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Ditidaht
- Creator
- Art Thompson (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Betty Carr
- Received from
- Betty Carr (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1975
- Ownership Date
- before March 21, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on March 21, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2871/0066