Sxwayxwey Mask Item Number: A6116 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ghost-face mask with protruding cylindrical eyes. Two bird's heads on top of the face. Long red tongue. Triangular nose. Painted in colours of black, red, and white.
History Of Use
Used in cleansing ceremonies, weddings, bestowing of names and ceremonies for the dead.
Iconographic Meaning
This mask is a ghost-face mask. The birds on top are barn owls.
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
- 2023/0003