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Wolf Mask
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Wolf Mask
Wolf Mask

Wolf Mask

Datec. 1879
Mediumwood, paint, abalone shell
DimensionsOther: 30.5 × 20.3 cm (12 × 8 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-5
Object numberHRC 00005
DescriptionWolf Mask: inlaid, carved bear ears. Green painted face of a wolf with his mouth open exposing 2 rows of haliotis teeth, painted tongue line between. The iriss of the wolfs eye an oval of haliotis shell. The ears each with a carved red painted bear in centre, rectangular shell inlay all around. Bears teeth and eyes inlaid and painted green.
Exhibition HistoryNMC Ottawa (4-67) Carleton U. Ottawa (11-70) - (11-70) $5000 C.C.I E9.2.74/c (7-76) - (2-80)
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