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Deer Mask
Deer Mask

Deer Mask

Dateca. 1970-71
Label TextDeer is the "curious one" and is recognizable by his antlers. -- Barbara Brotherton, Curator of Native American Art, 2016
Object numberSC2006.7
ProvenanceThis 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.
Credit LineGift of the Pacific Science Center
Dimensions14 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (36.83 x 24.13 x 24.77 cm)
MediumRed cedar, antler, paint, cloth
Photo: Paul Macapia
Mungo Martin (Nakapankam)
ca. 1940
Object number: 91.1.7
Forehead Mask of the Crooked Beak
Native American, Kwakwaka'wakw
ca. 1930
Object number: 91.1.11
Photo: Paul Macapia
Native American, Kwakwaka'wakw
ca. 1940
Object number: 91.1.12
Photo: Paul Macapia
Native American, Kwakwaka'wakw
ca. 1940
Object number: 91.1.13
Huxwhukw'iwe' (mask of the Huxwhukw)
Native American, Kwakwaka'wakw
ca. 1910
Object number: 91.1.145
Photo: Paul Macapia
Willie Seaweed (Hilamas)
ca. 1940
Object number: 91.1.1
Huxwhukw'iwe' (mask of the Huxwhukw)
Willie Seaweed (Hilamas)
ca. 1938
Object number: 91.1.2
Photo: Paul Macapia
Joe Seaweed
ca. 1945
Object number: 91.1.3
Photo: Paul Macapia
First Nations, Nuu-chah-nulth, Hesquiat
ca. 1880
Object number: 91.1.22
Photo: Paul Macapia
Native American, Kwakwaka'wakw
ca. 1880
Object number: 91.1.30
Photo: Paul Macapia
First Nations, Nuxalk
ca. 1880
Object number: 91.1.34
Photo: Paul Macapia
First Nations, Nuxalk
ca. 1880
Object number: 91.1.35