Mask

35-22-59

From: United States of America | Alaska | Shageluk | Lower Yukon River Valley | Innoko River

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 35-22-59
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Shageluk | Lower Yukon River Valley | Innoko River
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood
Iconography Tattoo
Description

Sometimes young girl dances with her. Ears are separate pieces lashed on. (one ear broken). 2 wooden beads hang from nose. Tattooed lines below the chin. Remains of fur border.

Height 24.5 cm
Credit Line Yukon Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1935

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