Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3461/2

Wooden humanoid mask with dark brown-red cord attached to the top, imitating hair. Head is thin and rectangular, painted black, with two pronounced eyebrows, outlined in light yellow. Eyes below are thin, oval-shaped, and outlined in red and light yellow paint. Face has a sharp hooked nose above an open, puckered mouth, painted red. Nose and curves of the cheeks are highlighted with light yellow paint. Formline motifs around the mouth and on the cheeks. Done in red and light yellow. Back of mask is hollowed out. Holes in mask for eyes and mouth. String and nails are attached to interior for hanging.


  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Kwakwaka'wakw
  • Material wood, fibre, metal, paint
  • Measurements height 35.0 cm, width 19.8 cm, depth 17.5 cm (overall)

  • Creator Sam Johnson
  • Previous Owner Peter N. Nemetz
  • Received from Peter N. Nemetz

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Collection Date during 1969
  • Ownership Date before November 9, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on November 9, 2020

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3461/0002