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Northwest Coast Painted Wood Mask, Tsimshian, c. second half 19th century, the large cedar form with articulated lower jaw and eyes, the face with human and avian characteristics, with red lips, nostrils, and dash marks over a graphite-like black pigment, cedar bark bundles nailed to the outer edge, part of the articulation mechanism remains, remnant hide strap, patina of use, ht. 14 in. Provenance: Collected by Garnet West in 1952 from Rev. Shearman Kitkatla Reserve, Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Note: "Over 200 years old, worn by Warrior Chief Gum-i-gum, meaning 'Brave Man'."


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Date:
2005-09-10

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