Shaman's Mask (Bird Spirit)
Tlingit
Carved, pierced and painted wood with inset mother of pearl teeth.
Ca. 1840-1870 H. 8 in.
The Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, New York, no. 11/1753 George Terasaki, Andy Warhol, Frederick W. Hughes Sotheby's, The Collection of Frederick W. Hughes New York, Oct. 10, 2001

Written on the back : "Hawk Spirit, Tlingit, Collected ca. 1919
by G.T. Emmons at Peril Straits near Sitka, Alaska."

All Images and Text Copyright 2002, NorthwestCoast Indians.com