Mask of the Octopus Hunter

 

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Ceremonial Indian Mask

Ceremonial Indian Mask

 

You are viewing an unusual image of Mask of the Octopus Hunter. It was taken in 1914 by Edward S. Curtis.

The image shows a 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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Image ID# 98445E59
Ref: loc/Edward Curtis

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