Mask Item Number: 3260/110 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Portrait mask with short white feathers along the top edge, along with four longer dark feathers. The face has large black eyebrows, black eye outlines, carved out eyeholes, and red nostrils. The mouth is slightly open, with red lips and carved teeth. There are four holes on each side on the back for hanging, with a hide thong. Artist inscription on back.
Narrative
This mask was carved by Robert Davidson for use in a Spirit Dance at potlatch events associated with the dedication of the Charles Edenshaw Memorial Longhouse on November 5, 1978 at Masset, BC.
Item History
- Made by Robert Davidson (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1978
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 3260/110
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- alder wood, feather, acrylic paint and rawhide skin
- Overall
- height 35.0 cm, width 19.0 cm, depth 9.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Robert Davidson (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 1978
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0110