Photograph
Mask with Open Mouth
Wooden carved mask inspired by Pacific West coast native art styles with an eagle beak and eyes, gaping fish mouth, and fish tail motifs on its cheeks. It is painted in blue, red, white and black. It is hanging in Sid Boyum's house over a doorway. A knife is resting on the door frame. |
Image ID: | 125790 |
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Creation Date: | date unknown 02 1970 |
Creator Name: | Boyum, Sid |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980) |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6986 Box 12 .011.17 |
Original Dimensions: | 35 mm |
Pacific Northwest |
Indoor photography |
Woodwork |
Carving (Decorative arts) |
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Friends of Sid Boyum, courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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