Mask of Bagwis

ca. 1910

Native American, Kwakwaka'wakw

Red cedar, paint, leather, and nails

17 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (43.82 x 31.75 x 24.13 cm)

Gift of John H. Hauberg

83.225

Provenance: [Carlebach Gallery, New York, New York], in 1960; John H. Hauberg, Seattle, Washington, 1960-1983; Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistoryBellingham, Washington, Whatcom Museum of History and Art, Arts of A Vanished Era, June 12 - October 31, 1968

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