Mask
45-15-2
Location: On Display in the Native American Voices
From: Canada | British Columbia | Queen Charlotte Islands
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 45-15-2 |
Current Location | Native American Voices - On Display |
Culture | Haida |
Provenience | Canada | British Columbia | Queen Charlotte Islands |
Culture Area | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
Date Made | ca1800 |
Section | American |
Materials | Wood | Pigment | Glass |
Technique | Carved | Inlaid |
Iconography | Woman | Labret |
Description | Mask carved to represent a woman wearing a large oval labret. Painted red, dark green and black with inset blue beads for pupils.Pegged in thong to be held by teeth. |
Length | 22.9 cm |
Width | 20.8 cm |
Depth | 11.11 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945 |
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