Mask / eagle's head

Description

Whalebone mask carved in form of an eagle's head, with eyes of inlaid copper and attached leather thongs: North America, Canada, Haida, Northwest Coast

Museum reference

A.1938.529

Collection

Americas

Object name

Mask / eagle's head

Production information

Northwest Coast, Canada, North America

Style / Culture

Haida

Materials

Whalebone, Copper, Leather

Physical description

Whalebone; eyes of inlaid copper; traces of colour remain; leather thongs attached

Exhibitions

• Realm of the Spirits (27 May 2003 - 16 Jan 2004)
  Canadian High Commission