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Artist / Maker : |
Hunt, Henry
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Title : |
Bookwas Mask
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Date (Execution) : |
1963
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Geographical Origin : |
Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; Canada
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Cultural Group : |
Kwagu'ł,
Kwakwaka'wakw
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Style / Period : |
Contemporary 1950 -
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Medium / Material : |
Red cedar
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Support / Technique : |
Carved
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Object Type : |
masks (costume); carvings (visual works)
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Visual Description :
This natural wood mask is deeply carved. The face appears to be that of a human male with a highly beaked nose and high cheekbones. The mask's mouth is hollowed through and appears to be blowing (like the wind). The eyes are simple holes that have been carved through the wood.
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Accession # : |
U003.20.10
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Width (cm) : |
15.24
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Height (cm) : |
20.32
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Depth (cm) : |
15.24
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Dr. Peter Smart
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Artist Statement : |
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