Mask

29-175-50

From: Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver Island

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-50
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kwakiutl
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver Island
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Pigment | Leather
Description

Head of raven. Upper part formed of two carved pieces pegged together. Lower jaw movable with leather and rawhide joints, beveled and two piercings at bottom. Eyes formed of mirrors with leather frames, tacked to mask. Beak black. Lining of mouth red. Two square groups of four piercings at each side near the back.

Height 19.7 cm
Length 54 cm
Width 22.5 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/8843 - Collector Number

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