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Carved and painted wooden bear mask
Carved and painted wooden bear mask
Object Number 65-36-10/44127
Display Title Carved and painted wooden bear mask
Descriptions
Object Description Carved and painted wooden bear mask similar to #44126. Originally had bear fur over most of the mask. By pulling strings could roll eyes and move tongue. Orig # 10.
Inventory Description Mask, carved and painted bear head, fur covered, spring loaded mouth and tongue
Classification
  • Mask
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nootka?
  • Salish?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / Vancouver Island
Additional Geographic Terms Alberni Sound; Clayoquote Sound; Nootka Sound
Materials Wood, Fur, Metal, Feather
Dimensions Overall: 46 x 30.4 x 78 cm (18 1/8 x 11 15/16 x 30 11/16 in.)
Quantity 7 and debris
Label on object 65-36-10/44127
Provenance
Collector Mr. Benjamin W. Arnold (1898-1910)
Donor Mrs. Ledyard Cogswell, Jr. (Nov 11 1965)

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