ḥuquuma (Mask)

Nuu-chah-nulth masks and headdresses were often meant to be danced or presented in pairs, such as 1768/3 and 1768/4.

Tom Richardson purchased the mask from Mrs. McVicker. Maude McVicker once owned 'The Hobbies Shop' in Victoria, and owned property near Metchosin.

Human face carved from wood, opening at eyes. Seven pieces of iridescent blue/green abalone inlaid. One on forehead and three at each side of face. Black paint line above brows, around eyes and around mask. Red paint on chin, mouth, across face above mouth and on forehead. Metal screw on back near top and protruding mouth piece. Green cord loop connecting screw with mouthpiece. Top side pieces of abalone each have a hole in them (similar to 1768/4).