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Transformation Mask1584/1

Mask of raven transforming into man. Raven is in two halves that separate when a string is pulled. The two pieces are hinged to sides of the interior face mask with both metal and skin hinges. The mask can close again with the pull of a separate set of strings.

Culture
Gitanyow
Material
wood, metal, fibre, leather skin, cotton fibre ? and paint
Made in
Gitanyow, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fragment: Totem PoleA2546

Rectangular wooden pole fragment. Carved in the bottom is a bear head with large ovoid eyes, a slightly protruding snout, teeth, a protruding tongue and pointed ears. Within its ear is a small human figure. Upon the animal’s head stands a human figure with an arm extended down to the figure in the ear. Pole is unpainted.

Culture
Gitanyow
Material
red cedar wood
Made in
Gitanyow, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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