Mask Item Number: A8101 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male face mask with deep mouth shadow, small circular eyes, and slightly pursed lips. Colours are green, red and white. Wicker-like strap at the back of the mask is attached to holes on the sides.
History Of Use
Male mask. Worn by dancer who clowns during Tlha'sala performance (D. Roberts, 1966). This is a gaxalagamlh: one who arrives during the reception dance on the beach, not so much a visitor--more of an intruder. One chief would insult his rival through his comments using the gaxala (B. Scow, 1966).
Cultural Context
Part of atłaamł dance series.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1962
- Collected in Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada between 1950 and 1962
- 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
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Edith Bevan Cross
- Received from
- Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1962
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0081/0051