Ritual mask

InscriptionsLabel glued on back of mask, typewritten, printed and handwritten : NORTHWEST COAST / The Art Institute / of Chicago / Cat. 17 RO 19484 / McCordMus. McGillU.

Marks or LabelsNon marqué / Unmarked

Date 1800-1850

Medium / Technique Wood: yellow cedar; metal and paint
Carved and painted

Dimensions27.5 × 22.5 × 15.5 cm

ClassificationCommunication Objects - Ceremonial Objects - Religious Objects

CultureIndigenous: Heiltsuk ?; Haida ?

Geocultural Area Northwest Coast

Object NumberME892.32.1

DivisionIndigenous Cultures - Historical Objects

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of Dr. George Mercer Dawson

Status

Not on view

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