Mask

39-1-2

From: United States of America | Maine | Oldtown

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 39-1-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Penobscot
Provenience United States of America | Maine | Oldtown
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Creator Gabe Paul
Date Made 1937 CE
Section American
Materials Deer Head | Pigment
Description

Deer. The pelt from a deer's head, with ears left on is adapted for a face mask and the antlers attached. A little red paint has been added around the eye-holes and on the nose. Worn by the clown in the Trading or Barter dance. Made by Chief Gabe Paul, 1937.

Height 26 cm
Length 54 cm
Width 51.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Samuel W. Fernberger, 1939

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