Culture/People:

Tlingit [Sitka]  Search this

Collector:

George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this

Previous owner:

George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this

Seller:

George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this

Object Name:

Shaman's mask

Media/Materials:

Wood, paint

Techniques:

Carved, painted

Dimensions:

28.5 x 18.5 x 6.0 cm

Object Type:

Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects

Place:

Sitka; Sealaska Native Corporation; Alaska; USA

Archipelago:

Alexander Archipelago

Island Name:

Baranof Island

Date created:

1840-1880

Collection History:

Collected by Lieutenant George T. Emmons (1852-1945, US Navy 1881-1899) at an unknown date; purchased by George Heye from George T. Emmons in 1914.

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Catalog Number:

3/5036

Barcode:

035036.000

See related items:

Tlingit [Sitka]

Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6cec0cd72-8109-4459-b88e-bd34c4416327

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_37398