Coast Indian Suite Item Number: 2980/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Panel 13 in a series of 20 panels. Drawing of a Kwakwaka'wakw echo mask. The mask has small, hollow eyes, heavy black brows, a long nose with flared nostrils, and a small, partially open mouth. To either side of the mouth are light yellow hands presenting their palms to the viewer in a stance of calling. Short legs are drawn below with four brown toes dangling from each. The face is decorated in shades of green and yellow with an orange nose and mouth area, and dark panels on the cheeks and forehead. Brown hair tops the mask and flows down the back. A yellow ear hides among the hair. To the right of the mask is the monochromatic rear portion of a bird mask, the rest of which can be seen in object 2980/14. Covered with plexi frame.
Narrative
Image publication © Courtesy of Simon Fraser University Galleries, Burnaby, British Columbia.
Item History
- Made by Jack Shadbolt (Maker) in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada ? during 1976
- Owned by Arne Mathisen before 1998
- Owned by Bertha Margaret Mathisen before November 8, 2012
- Received from Bertha Margaret Mathisen (Donor) on November 8, 2012
What
- Name
- Coast Indian Suite
- Identification Number
- 2980/13
- Type of Item
- drawing
- Frame
- height 154.0 cm, width 103.0 cm, depth 5.6 cm
- Image
- height 152.5 cm, width 101.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Canadian
- Creator
- Jack Shadbolt (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Arne Mathisen and Bertha Margaret Mathisen
- Received from
- Bertha Margaret Mathisen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 8, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on November 8, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- paintings
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2980/0013