T'xamsem Steals Fire Item Number: 3260/115 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Portrait mask with long black-brown hair, large black eyebrows, carved out eye holes and open mouth. Bird design on right and flame design on left side of the mask. There are four holes on each side on the back for hanging. Hide thong tied through the holes at back. Artist inscription on back.
Item History
- Made by Philip Gray (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 2011
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- T'xamsem Steals Fire
- Identification Number
- 3260/115
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- rawhide skin, red cedar wood, acrylic paint and hair
- Overall
- height 82.0 cm, width 35.0 cm, depth 17.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Creator
- Philip Gray (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2011
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0115