Mask Item Number: A6631 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Humanoid mask with small circular eyes, an angular open mouth, a pronounced brow ridge, and a circular hole centred at the top of the head. Facial features and designs are painted in black and orange. Green cord is tied to several holes at the back of the mask.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Jim Charlie before May 1957
- Received from Jim Charlie (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) during May 1957
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Jim Charlie
- Received from
- Jim Charlie (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1957
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 27
- Accession Number
- 1852/0004