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MaskA6126

Carved, wooden, Hokhokw bird mask with a long beak and circular cutout nostrils. The beak is hinged with pieces of leather on either side, nailed to the jaw. The beak and nostrils are painted black with orange edging. There are five orange U-forms carved at the back of the beak running towards the nostril; in front of nostril is an orange, light orange and white U-form. Part of the nostril extends upward creating an ovoid shaped projection on top of the beak. The eyes are white, outlined in black on a white, ovoid shaped background with orange U-forms; brow is black. Attached to the top of the head are short strips of cedar bark creating a fringe. Tied to the sides with twine are small bundles of cedar; longer strips are attached to the bottom rim and hang down to cover the body of the wearer. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of an attached twine cord that assisted the beak in opening and shutting. The mask is painted black, orange and white with Northwest Coast stylized designs.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, wood, paint, fibre, metal and leather skin
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA6119

Carved, wooden raven headdress, or mask. Long beak and oval shaped, cutout nostrils. The beak is hinged with pieces of leather on either side, nailed to the jaw. The beak and nostrils are painted black with red edging. There is a red stylized split U-form around the nostrils. The eyes are white, outlined in black on a white, ovoid shaped background; brow is black. Attached to the top of the head are short strips of cedar bark creating a fringe. Attached with twine to the top, back and bottom rim are small bunches of cedar. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of an attached twine cord that assistants the beak in opening and shutting. The mask is painted black, red and white with Northwest Coast stylized designs.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, wood, paint, leather skin, fibre, metal and feather
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA6128

Headdress representing a wolf with rounded ears angled outwards on the top of the head, an elongated snout, and prominent nostrils. Painted black with black eyebrows, green around the eyes, red and green inside the ears, red nostrils, and red lips, all sections except the ears bordered in white. Remnants of cedar bark at the back. Off-white cloth attached to the reverse with metal nails.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
metal, fibre, wood, paint and cedar bark
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA6130

Wolf headdress with elongated snout, prominent nostrils, an open mouth with bared teeth and fangs, and rounded ears that protrude from the top. The headdress is painted with black over the top of the head and snout, black eyebrows, black ears with green and orange designs on the inside, green around the eyes, red nostrils and lips, white teeth, and a white line over the top of the snout. Fragments of cloth attached to top and sides of headdress, and a band of thick canvas is attached on the inside. Strips of bent branch (?) are also attached to the top of the headdress and extend down behind it.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
bark, wood and fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA8245

Mask with large bulbous eyes with a round and hooked nose and large cut-out nostrils. Cedar bark fringe with cloth head covering attached to the back. Fibre cording is tied at the back. Colours used are black, yellow, white, green, red.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
fibre, cedar bark, wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA8244

Small circular face with large bulbous eyes. Nose protrudes and is turned upwards. Colours used are yellow, green, red, black and white. One side has remnants of cedar bark. Rectangular piece of fibre cloth hangs from the back. Fibre cording is tied through holes at the back of the mask.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, wood and fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA8243

Small circular bumblebee mask with large bulbous eyes. Nose protrudes and is turned upwards. Cloth hood and cording is attached to the back of the mask. Colours used are yellow, red, green, white and black.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, fibre, metal and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA8242

Circular mask with hooked nose, mouth and hidden eyes. Cedar bark fringe around head. Cloth hangs from back with fibre cording. Colours are red, yellow, green, white and black. Nose has holes in the wood.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, fibre, cedar bark and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA8241

Small circular bumblebee mask with large bulbous eyes. Nose protrudes and is turned upwards. Strips of cedar bark are attached to one side of the mask. Cloth hood and cording is attached to the back of the mask. Colours used are yellow, red, green, white and black.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, fibre, cedar bark, paint and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA8240

Mask with large bulbous eyes, squared nose with holes around it, a painted mouth, and cedar bark fringe. Linear designs on face are in black, yellow, red, and white. Cloth is attached to the back of the mask and hangs down. Is secured with fibre cording and nails.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, fibre, wood, paint and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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