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Mouse Woman Mask
Mouse Woman Mask

Mouse Woman Mask

Dateca. 1970-71
Label TextBecause of her speed and sharp mind, Mouse Woman is sent out to make sure no one is watching the secret dance of the animals. In the story, she befriends the girl and tells the others that no one is watching. In time, the girl is allowed to observe and to take the supernatural treasure of the dance and masks back to her family. -- Barbara Brotherton, Curator of Native American Art, 2016
Object numberSC2006.8
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
Dimensions11 x 9 1/2 x 9 in. (27.94 x 24.13 x 22.86 cm)
MediumRed cedar, enamel paint, cotton cloth, and leather
Photo: Paul Macapia
Mungo Martin (Nakapankam)
ca. 1940
Object number: 91.1.7
Raccoon Mask
ca. 1970-71
Object number: SC2006.9
Forehead Mask of the Crooked Beak
Native American, Kwakwaka'wakw
ca. 1930
Object number: 91.1.11
Wolf Mask
ca. 1970-71
Object number: SC2006.10
Photo: Paul Macapia
Native American, Kwakwaka'wakw
ca. 1940
Object number: 91.1.12
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
First Nations, Nuxalk
ca. 1880
Object number: 91.1.34
Photo: Paul Macapia
First Nations, Nuu-chah-nulth, Hesquiat
ca. 1880
Object number: 91.1.22
Photo: Paul Macapia
First Nations, Nuxalk
ca. 1880
Object number: 91.1.35
Mask of the Crooked Beak (Galukw’amhł),
Native American, Kwakwaka'wakw
ca. 1920
Object number: 96.97