Mask Item Number: A3684 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Human face with copper strips applied to eyebrows, cheeks and moustache. Circular eyes. Copper trim. Colours are black, grey, and red. Cording attached at back.
Iconographic Meaning
Possibly represents Undersea Chief, Q!umugwe', as copper trim symbolizes wealth associated with the undersea world.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1951
- Collected in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Tom Patch Wamiss before January 1951
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Tom Patch Wamiss (Seller) during January 1951
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Tom Patch Wamiss
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Tom Patch Wamiss (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1951
- Ownership Date
- before January 1951
- Acquisition Date
- during January 1951
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 40
- Accession Number
- 1902/0004