Sakii.id (headress and frontlet)
ca. 1870
The wide raised nose bridge and prominence above the eyelid line on the bear's face are identifiable features of sdiihldaa's facial sculptural style. sdiihldaa lived and worked in Masset along with other artists. His work has been previously misattributed to Charles Edenshaw and others, but is increasingly recognized and admired for its unique characteristics.
Maple, shell, sea lion whiskers, Flicker feathers, ermine, baleen
7 1/8 x 6 in. (18.1 x 15.24 cm)
L.: 60 in.
Gift of John H. Hauberg
91.1.46
Provenance: [Carlebach Gallery, New York, New York], in 1960; John H. Hauberg, Seattle, Washington, 1960-1991; Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington
Photo: Paul Macapia