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Mask

This portrait mask depicts a female ancestor. The paint on her face refers to her clan affiliation and the large lip plug indicates her elevated social status. The deep connection of the Tlingit with their ancestors, mythical ancestry and their environment is artfully reflected in their material culture. This culture unites the living, the ancestors and future generations.

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Städtische Museen Freiburg
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Cultural attribution
Tlingit
Object type
Maske
Dimensions
Breite: 170.0 mm, Höhe: 210.0 mm
Material/Technique
Cedar wood
Current location
Museum Natur und Mensch
Inventory number
III/0029
Related object(s)
is related to : III/5014

Provenance and sources

when
First third of the 19th century

when
02.03.1907

where
British Columbia (location/origin)
Bellacoola (location/origin)
Tsimshian (location/origin)
Canada (location/origin)
USA (location/origin)
Alaska (location/origin)
Tlingite (location/origin)
North America (location/origin)
Northwest Coast Indians (location/origin)
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