Mask of the octopus hunter-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis.

Mask of the octopus hunter-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis.

3-004-792 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Mask of the octopus hunter-Qagyuhl, c1914. 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.


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Creator
  1. Edward Sheriff Curtis, attributed to: American: Photographer, ethnologist

Medium
  1. Photograph

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Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Artistic Representations Portraits

Religion & Belief Other

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5208x6760
File Size : 103,143kb


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  1. 2003652764
  1. 1010036380
  1. 2003652764
  1. 3-004-792
  1. 3004792

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