Mask Item Number: A6482 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Grey owl-like mask with two cat-like ears protruding from the head. Large, red-rimmed circular eyes and a prominent red mouth are slightly recessed. Designs on face are marked with red and black paint. A thin cord is attached at the back of the mask to three nails.
Iconographic Meaning
Represents the Wild Man of the Woods, Bak'was, or Bukwus.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1955
- Collected in Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Charlie George Walkus before January 20, 1955
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Charlie George Walkus (Seller) on January 20, 1955
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Charlie George Walkus
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Charlie George Walkus (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1955
- Ownership Date
- before January 20, 1955
- Acquisition Date
- on January 20, 1955
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1981/0001