Mask Item Number: A4179 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dzunuk'wa mask. Shiny, black, humanoid mask with deeply recessed eye sockets, a hooked nose, heavy eyebrows, and protruding, pursed red lips. Lips, nostrils and eyes are red. Eye sockets and outlines of facial features are white.
Iconographic Meaning
A black mask with pursed lips indicates the mask represents Dzunuk'wa.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Collected in Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Tsaxis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Herbert Martin before January 6, 1953
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Herbert Martin (Seller) on January 6, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Herbert Martin
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Herbert Martin (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Tsaxis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before January 6, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on January 6, 1953
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 41
- Accession Number
- 1932/0001