Wolf Mask
Item number A8056 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A wolf-like mask with large copper nostrils and two copper teeth. The eyes are made of circular abalone shell inlay. The red-painted concave ears are pointed and inserted. The lower jaw is hinged. The mouth is painted red with the nostrils accented with black paint. The upper face is painted red with black areas around the eyes, eyebrows, and just above the eyebrows.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Rivers Inlet, British Columbia, Canada during 1914
- Owned by Mrs. Paterson
- Owned by Edith Bevan Cross before July 30, 1962
- Received from Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on July 30, 1962
What
- Name
- Wolf Mask
- Identification Number
- A8056
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- paint, copper metal, abalone shell and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, painted, inlaid and nailed
- Overall
- height 26.8 cm, width 21.0 cm, depth 31.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Rivers Inlet, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Wuikinuxv
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. Paterson and Edith Bevan Cross
- Received from
- Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1914
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 12
- Accession Number
- 0081/0048
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