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Complex animal mask, probably representing a wolf, or sea-wolf. Ears carved as faces with moveable lips.

"This is one of a pair of carved wooden figures from the NW coast of North America, probably made in the mid-19th century. They may have been carved for a collector or trader, but they apparently are accurate depictions of native people of the time…

This is one of a pair of carved wooden figures from the NW coast of North America, probably made in the mid-19th century. They may have been carved for a collector or trader, but they apparently are accurate depictions of native people of the time…

The headdress frontlet (in form of a thunderbird) for a dancing mask, wooden with decoration in black, red and blue paint. Bella Bella or Tsimshian, Fort Simpson, British Columbia The head-dress was worn in the dance in which the raven rattle was…

Ceremonial rattle in the form of a bird (raven), decoration in black, red and blue paint. The meaning of the figure group is unknown, although the theme of the frog holding the man's tongue has been interpreted to signify communication or transfer of…

One of two carved wooden spoons, with decorations in red paint.

Model canoe, in wood, with crest bird painted on bow and stern in black and red paint.

Wooden figure, painted black and red. Female, wearing black blanket/cloak. The style of dress and face-paint is typical and is good evidence for the appearance of mid-19th century Haida. 

Wooden figure painted red, black and green. Male, wearing handkerchief around head, green cloak/blanket over one shoulder and right hand resting on a walking stick. The style of dress and face-paint is typical and is good evidence for the appearance…

Part of pipe in argillite, with totemic and other carvings.