Title

Edward S. Curits Native American Indians - Ceremonial mask worn by a dancer portraying the Octobus hunter in Bella Bella mythology circa 1914.

Caption

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.

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/HUM Images

Reference

UMG21A22_219

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No

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License type

Rights managed

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81,2Mb (10,4Mb) / 15,3in x 20,6in / 4600 x 6168 (300dpi)

Keywords

history historical archival archival Indians Archival native Americans historical Indians Historical Native Americans Native American history Native American Indians indigenous peoples America American Indian history early 20th century indians early 20th century Native American Indians early 1900s Indians early 1900s American Indians Ceremonial mask Octopus hunter Bella Bella Historical Indian Vintage Indian archival Indian