Mask Item Number: A8369 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
An unfinished mask. Traces of white and black paint along top edges and ears, as well as around mouth. Pencilled x's on forehead and cheeks. Drilled hole at top and in both ears.
History Of Use
This mask was used in a dance which was done when a dead person who had been buried in one place was moved to the family plot the mask represents a dead person who has come back front the grave"
Narrative
Purchased from Davenport Clayton in 1959. Collected by his parents while operating a store in Bella Coola between 1890 and 1910.
Item History
- Made in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1890 and 1910
- Owned by Davenport Clayton before 1959
- Owned by Campbell River & District Historical Society before April 17, 1963
- Received from Campbell River & District Historical Society (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on April 17, 1963
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- A8369
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- paint and alder wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and painted
- Overall
- height 27.0 cm, width 20.6 cm, depth 10.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuxalk
- Previous Owner
- Davenport Clayton and Campbell River & District Historical Society
- Received from
- Campbell River & District Historical Society (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1890 and 1910
- Ownership Date
- before 1959 and before April 17, 1963
- Acquisition Date
- on April 17, 1963
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 12
- Accession Number
- 0099/0010