Wasp Mask Item Number: A6336 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wasp mask with long snout that has many holes around the nostrils. Eyes are round and protrude slightly. Protruding elements above eyes at top of head painted in black and white stripes. Painted black overall with white and red details.
History Of Use
Worn by wasp dancer: hamasalalh.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Alice Mountain
- Received from Alice Mountain (Seller)
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Alice Mountain
- Received from
- Alice Mountain (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 40