Mask Item Number: A7983 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask with an elongated face, protruding cylindrical eyes, and a recurving tongue that protrudes downwards. Two eye holes bored on each side of nose. Colours used are black, red and white.
History Of Use
Worn by dancer who preceded chief through potlatch, when he was distributing money.
Narrative
Collected during winter and spring of 1961-1962 on several field trips.
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Xwixwi, a Kwakwaka'wakw form of the Salish Sxwayxwey.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1961
- Collected in Turnour Island, British Columbia, Canada and Kalugwis, British Columbia, Canada between 1961 and 1962
- Owned by Edward F. Meade before May 16, 1962
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller) on May 16, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Edward F. Meade
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Turnour Island, British Columbia, Canada and Kalugwis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1961
- Collection Date
- between 1961 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before May 16, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on May 16, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0070/0003