T'xamsem Steals Fire

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/115

Portrait mask with long black-brown hair, large black eyebrows, carved out eye holes and open mouth. Bird design on right and flame design on left side of the mask. There are four holes on each side on the back for hanging. Hide thong tied through the holes at back. Artist inscription on back.


  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Tsimshian
  • Material rawhide skin, red cedar wood, acrylic paint, hair
  • Measurements height 82.0 cm, width 35.0 cm, depth 17.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Philip Gray
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 2011
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/0115