Mask Item Number: D3.24 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
False face mask. One side is red, the other is black.
History Of Use
Reproduction (made for sale to tourists)of a Whirlwind mask. A Whirlwind mask would have been hung outside the home, not worn; it divides strong winds to the east (red) and west (black). According to the 1969 Iroqrafts tag, the maker of the mask was (approx. spelling) "Gana'gweya'hon" (Covered with Down) from the Wolf clan of the Cayuga nation.
Narrative
Removed from display in 1997. This mask was sold as a tourist item from 'Iroqrafts' (Iroquois Crafts & Arts store on the Six Nations Reserve) however many members of the community believe that any false face items should not be displayed to the public, so it is currently treated as culturally sensitive and not displayed.
Item History
- Made in Ontario, Canada during 1969
- Owned by Iroqrafts before April 14, 1969
- Received from Iroqrafts (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) on April 14, 1969
What
Who
- Culture
- Haudenosaunee: Cayuga
- Previous Owner
- Iroqrafts
- Received from
- Iroqrafts (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ontario, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1969
- Ownership Date
- before April 14, 1969
- Acquisition Date
- on April 14, 1969
Other
- Current Location
- Case 45
- Accession Number
- 0232/0002