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Galukwiwi (bird mask). Worn in dance after initiation of novices.
Galukwiwi (bird mask). Worn in dance after initiation of novices.
Object Number 2004.24.30149
Display Title Galukwiwi (bird mask). Worn in dance after initiation of novices.
Descriptions
Object Description Mask of Raven Kwakwaka’wakw
Keywords
  • Mask and Headdress
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Bird
  • Mask
Department Photographic
Date 1982
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Kwakwaka'wakw
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / Giva Island
Additional Geographic Terms Kingcome Inlet
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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