ME892.32.2 | Mask
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Mask
Anonyme - Anonymous
Northwest Coast
Aboriginal: Haida
1800-1850, 19th century
Wood, paint, hair
26.5 x 20.2 x 13.2 cm
Gift of Dr. George Mercer Dawson
ME892.32.2
© McCord Museum
Keywords: Mask (23)
Anonyme - Anonymous
Northwest Coast
Aboriginal: Haida
1800-1850, 19th century
Wood, paint, hair
26.5 x 20.2 x 13.2 cm
Gift of Dr. George Mercer Dawson
ME892.32.2
© McCord Museum
Keywords: Mask (23)
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In Haida myths, more than 50 supernatural killer whale chiefs are recognized as controlling the food resources of the sea. The whale chiefs can be identified by unique traits, including multiple dorsal fins. This mask may depict a supernatural human or ancestor with two blue killer whale fins over his eyes, indicating a lineage affiliation.
Text from the exhibition Haida Art - Mapping an Ancient Language
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