Mask

70-9-201

From: Canada | Ontario | Six Nations Reservation

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 70-9-201
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iroquois
Provenience Canada | Ontario | Six Nations Reservation
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Creator Mrs. Timothy General
Date Made 1939
Section American
Materials Corn Husk
Description

Corn Husk Dream Mask - "Used in curing rites and in dreams to help keep away disease." (catalogue card).

Height 10 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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