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Mask of the octopus hunter--Qagyuhl
Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
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Spatial Coverage | British Columbia |
Description | Ceremonial mask worn by a dancer portraying the hunter in Bella Bella mythology who killed the giant man-eating octopus. The dance was performed during Tluwulahu, a four day ceremony prior to the Winter Dance. |
File Format | JPG / JPEG |
Language | English |
Part of Series | Curtis (Edward S.) Collection |
Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
Access Restriction | Open |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Indians of North America--Spiritual life--British Columbia--1910-1920. |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Kwakiutl Indians--Spiritual life--1910-1920. |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Masks--1910-1920. |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Rites & ceremonies--British Columbia--1910-1920. |
Content Type | Image |
Resource Type | Photograph |