Bukwus Mask

The Burke: University of Washington

2017-95/40

The acrylic paint is black, red, green, and turquoise.


  • Type of Item bukwus mask
  • Culture Kwakwaka'wakw, Nimpkish
  • Material alder wood, string, cedar bark, acrylic paint
  • Manufacturing Technique carved, painted
  • Measurements height 28.0 in, width 16.0 in, depth 7.0 in (overall)

  • Creator Wayne Alfred
  • Received from Milton B. Rubin



  • Credit Gift in memory of Ruth A. Rubin
  • Motif Bukwus
  • Collection Burke Museum Ethnology Collection