Grizzly Bear Mask
ca. 1970-71
Sam Johnson
Kwakwaka'wakw, Musgama Dzawada'enuxw Nation, born ca. 1930
Grizzly Bear is the "fierce one" and can be identified by his upright ears, large snout, and moveable jaw.
-- Barbara Brotherton, Curator of Native American Art, 2016
Red cedar, paint,cloth
9 1/8 x 8 in. (23.18 x 20.32 cm)
L.: 15 3/4 in.
Gift of the Pacific Science Center
SC2006.6
Provenance: This group of ten masks was created to be used during the opening dances at the Sea Monster House at the Pacific Science Center, Seattle in ca. 1970-71. Each represents a different animal, some supernatural, many with recognizable features including Codfish, Bukwus, Porcupine, Kingfisher, Owl, Grizzly Bear, Deer, Mouse Woman, Raccoon, and Wolf.