Dogfish Mask
About this object
Narrative
Item number 164 in the catalogue "Bill Reid: a Retrospective Exhibition" (1974; Vancouver Art Gallery).
Physical description
Painted dogfish mask with oval-shaped face. The mask is carved from a single piece of wood. The dogfish has a large mouth, jagged teeth, and a long red tongue. The arched form above the head is incised with three curved gill slits and two circles. There are also four gill slits on each side of the face. Back has 'HAIDA ART' and signature 'Reid' incised near top. (On the back two eye screws are strung with picture wire and a third, larger eye screw is loosely attached to the wire.)
Date Made
1959
Date Acquired
28 Sep 2017
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Collection of Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins HessMore...
Measurements
Overall: 42 cm x 21.2 cm x 14 cm
Object Number
3259/3