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Mask representing wolf, worn at 'War Dance,' rendering the wearer
Object Number 04-10-10/63594
Display Title Mask representing wolf, worn at 'War Dance,' rendering the wearer
Descriptions
Object Description Mask representing wolf, worn at 'War Dance,' rendering the wearer as "Fierce as a wolf" or as "keen of visage as an eagle".
Inventory Description Mask, carved and painted, animal head, bearing teeth, feather bussel at top
Classification
  • Mask
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nootka?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Washington
Additional Geographic Terms Puget Sound region
Materials Wood, Feather, Metal, Twine
Dimensions Overall: 29.8 x 50.5 x 36 cm (11 3/4 x 19 7/8 x 14 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 04-10-10/63594
Provenance
Collector Mrs. L. Cushman (09/1904-1904)
Donor Mr. Lewis Hobart Farlow (1904 - 1904)

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