Mask Item Number: A7035 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oval mask with shallow relief carved arched eyebrows and eyes. Triangular nose that protrudes from centre of face. Mouth is in a frowning expression. Black moustache-like designs around top and bottom of mouth. Overall colours used are red, black, and dark blue.
Iconographic Meaning
May represent moon: mwa (D. Hawkins, 1966)
Narrative
Collected by Clucas's father, William Walkem. Was in family prior to 1903.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada ? before 1903
- Collected before 1903
- Owned by William Walkem before 1919
- Owned by Emilie Clucas before February 15, 1960
- Received from Emilie Clucas (Donor) on February 15, 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- William Walkem and Emilie Clucas
- Received from
- Emilie Clucas (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1903
- Collection Date
- before 1903
- Ownership Date
- before 1919 and before February 15, 1960
- Acquisition Date
- on February 15, 1960
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 12
- Accession Number
- 0014/0001