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Wooden Mask
Object Number 69-30-10/1601
Display Title Wooden Mask
Descriptions
Object Description Humanoid Bear Mask. Represents the spirit of a bear, as indicated by the ears. The lips and eyebrows are ornamented with copper. Traces of green paint are left and indicate that it was originally painted green. Also, there originally were a moustache and beard. Probably represents an otter person.
Inventory Description Carved wooden human/bear mask, copper overlay features, painted, chipped.
Classification
  • Mask
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Historic Period
  • Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Copper, Wood, Alder
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 11.5 x 20.5 cm (10 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 69-30-10/1601
Provenance
Collector Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (10/01/1867-07/01/1868)
Dealer Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (1869)

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