Mask Item Number: A1964 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved, wooden bear mask with human eyes, nose and mouth. The face is mostly black with green nostril and ovoids that outline the black eyes; brow is black. The mouth has carved teeth; the mouth is painted black with green ovoids repeated along the upper lip. The ears are attached to the top of the head and are decorated with black U-forms. The inside of the mask is hollow. The mask is painted black and green with stylized designs.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; winter dances
Narrative
The Tla’amin were previously known as the Sliammon. The teal coloured paint is said to have been used by artists from Bute Inlet.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1934
- Collected in Bliss Landing, British Columbia, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Tla'amin
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Bliss Landing, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1934
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0255