Mask

70-9-181

From: Canada | Ontario | Six Nations Reservation

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 70-9-181
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iroquois
Provenience Canada | Ontario | Six Nations Reservation
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Creator Mrs. Timothy General
Period Historic Period
Date Made 1939
Section American
Materials Corn Husk
Description

Dream Mask of Corn Husk - "Used in dream curing rites to drive away sickness." (catalogue card)

Height 7 cm
Width 9.5 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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