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Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace
Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace

Northwest Coast Antique Kwakiutl Cannibal Shaman Native American Indian Necklace

$ 1056

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Tribal Affiliation: Kwakiutl
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Artisan: Unknown Kwakiutl Carver
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Origin: Native American
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Condition: Fantastic original condition!
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

    Description

    Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Cannibal Necklace
    Outstanding antique from the Northwest Coast.
    This is a necklace or neck / head ring worn by a member of the Kwakiutl Cannibal Society.  Very unusual and rare.
    Beautifully carved Cedar mask pendant carved in the form of a skull.  Made of twisted cedar strips.
    Very nicely done!
    Circa 1900.
    Fantastic original condition!
    Similar examples are at the American Museum of Natural History.
    http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/northwest-coast/kwakwa-ka-wakw/kwakwa-ka-wakw-collection/winter-ceremonies
    Necklace neasures: 36 inches.
    Mask pendant measures: 3 x 5 inches.