Mask Item Number: A17142 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dzunuk'wa mask Large, black humanoid mask with facial features marked with red colouring. Pursed, protruding lips, hooked nose, sunken cheeks sunken eye sockets, and bulging eyes. Heavy, pointed eyebrow ridge.
History Of Use
Dzunuk'wa mask.
Narrative
This mask and A1743 show similar carving treatment of the eye, cheek and mouth areas; possibly carved by the same artist.
Iconographic Meaning
A black mask with pursed lips indicates the mask represents Dzunuk'wa.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before January 1973
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during January 1973
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 1973
- Acquisition Date
- during January 1973
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0233/0008