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Object #     1-1458
Object name     Headdress Frontlet
Culture of Origin     Kwakwaka'wakw
Materials     Wood, Paint, Abalone
Techniques     Carved, Painted, Inlaid
Dimensions     L: 20.0 cm, W: 16.0 cm, D: 14.0 cm
Exhibit Label    

Central NWC Case (1991-1997): "Bird Headdress Frontlet (yukwiwey). Family crests are displayed on carved wooden plaques attached to dance headdresses. These have a long trailer of ermine skins and a crown of upright sea lion whiskers. This whisker 'fence' holds eagle down, symbolizing peace, that cascades out as the dancer bobs his or her head. This gives the name Feather Dance to the Tlasula."
Source     Mrs. Walter C. Waters
Credit     Purchased from Mrs. Walter C. Waters


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