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

    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.