Sxwayxwey Mask Item Number: A6473 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Snake-face mask with broad face and protruding cylindrical eyes. Two animal heads on top of face. A third similar animal head represents the nose of the face. Colours are red, white, and blue.
History Of Use
Used in cleansing ceremonies, weddings, bestowing of names and ceremonies for the dead.
Iconographic Meaning
Snake-face mask
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1950
- Owned by Sammy Grant before June 8, 1954
- Received from Sammy Grant (Seller) and Museum Purchase (Funding source) on June 8, 1954
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Musqueam
- Previous Owner
- Sammy Grant
- Received from
- Sammy Grant (Seller) and Museum Purchase (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1950
- Ownership Date
- before June 8, 1954
- Acquisition Date
- on June 8, 1954
Other
- Accession Number
- 2023/0001