Raccoon Mask
Dateca. 1970-71
Label TextRaccoon, as keeper of the fire, would have been in charge of illuminating the sacred cave where the Animal Kingdom Dance first took place.
-- Barbara Brotherton, Curator of Native American Art, 2016
Object numberSC2006.9
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
Dimensions12 1/2 x 9 x 9 13/16 in. (31.75 x 22.86 x 24.96 cm)
MediumRed cedar, enamel paint, and cotton cloth
Mungo Martin (Nakapankam)
ca. 1940
Object number: 91.1.7
Native American, Kwakwaka'wakw
ca. 1940
Object number: 91.1.13
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