Mask
39-1-2
From: United States of America | Maine | Oldtown
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 39-1-2 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Penobscot |
Provenience | United States of America | Maine | Oldtown |
Culture Area | Northeast Culture Area |
Creator | Gabe Paul |
Date Made | 1937 CE |
Section | American |
Materials | Deer Head | Pigment |
Description | Deer. The pelt from a deer's head, with ears left on is adapted for a face mask and the antlers attached. A little red paint has been added around the eye-holes and on the nose. Worn by the clown in the Trading or Barter dance. Made by Chief Gabe Paul, 1937. |
Height | 26 cm |
Length | 54 cm |
Width | 51.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Samuel W. Fernberger, 1939 |
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