Bella Coola Sun Mask

The Burke: University of Washington

2017-118/1

The acrylic paint is black, red, and blue.


  • Type of Item sun mask
  • Culture Nuu-chah-nulth, Tla-o-qui-aht
  • Material wood, alder wood, cedar wood, acrylic paint
  • Manufacturing Technique carved, painted
  • Measurements height 15.5 in, width 13.0 in, depth 11.5 in (overall)

  • Creator George C. David
  • Received from Mike Phillips



  • Credit Gift of the Phillips Family
  • Motif Humanoid | Sun
  • Collection Burke Museum Ethnology Collection