Moon Mask Dancers Item Number: A8003 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular shaped painting depicting three moon mask dancers. All of the dancers are wearing button blankets; one dancer has his back showing displaying a Killer Whale. The two front facing figures are wearing an apron and red neck ring. All of the masks are black, yellow, green and red; similar be show a different phase of the moon. Written in blue pen along the bottom edge is ‘Moon Mask Dancers’ and ‘Chief Henry Speck’.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Item History
- Made by Chief Henry Speck (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1962
- Owned by Muse Antiques & Art Galleries before January 15, 1962
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Muse Antiques & Art Galleries (Seller) on January 15, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Chief Henry Speck (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Muse Antiques & Art Galleries
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Muse Antiques & Art Galleries (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 1962
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper; paintings
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0092/0010