Mask Item Number: A7314 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wide, full human face mask with traces of red, yellow, and green colours. The plain light brown, naturally contoured face, has circular cut out hole eyes outlined by red and surrounded by a white tapering oval and a green area with brows above. White and green nostrils are cut out. The mouth is red. The cheek bones are upraised. A pair of holes is at either side.
Narrative
Said to have been collected by Donald MacKay while he was the Indian Commissioner for BC, 1937-1948.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1937 and 1948
- Owned by Donald M. MacKay
- Owned by Marion MacKay before February 13, 1961
- Received from Marion MacKay (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on February 13, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Donald M. MacKay and Marion MacKay
- Received from
- Marion MacKay (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1937 and 1948
- Ownership Date
- before February 13, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on February 13, 1961
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 19
- Accession Number
- 0044/0033