Mask Item Number: A6370 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden humanoid mask with a bulbous pointed forehead, a slightly hooked protruding nose, prominent cheekbones, and circular holes for eyes. Colours are green, grey and black.
Iconographic Meaning
Identified as ghost, lolinux (J. Seaweed, 1966).
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1954
- Collected in New Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Tzadzis'nukwame', British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Charlie Williams before January 1954
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Charlie Williams (Seller) during January 1954
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Charlie Williams
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Charlie Williams (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 24
- Accession Number
- 1918/0001