ḥuquuma (Mask)
About this object
History of use
Nuu-chah-nulth masks and headdresses were often meant to be danced or presented in pairs, such as 1768/3 and 1768/4.
Narrative
Tom Richardson purchased the mask from Mrs. McVicker. Maude McVicker once owned 'The Hobbies Shop' in Victoria, and owned property near Metchosin.
Physical description
Carved wooden face mask with two small circular holes for eyes. Seven inlaid pieces of abalone decorate outer edge of mask. Black painted eyebrows, red painted down-turned mouth with thin black moustache and chin whiskers. Cheeks, chin and outer edge of mask have red painted design. Inside of mask has metal screw-eye and fibre covered metal projecting loop. Green cord is looped through screw-eye and attached to loop (similar to 1768/3).
Categories
Materials
Date Made
C. 1850 ?
Date Acquired
18 Nov 1998
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Tom & Frances Richardson CollectionMore...
Measurements
Overall: 22 x 17.2 x 8.5 cm
Object Number
1768/4