Bird Head Ornament

Haida

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Bird Head Ornament
Date: 19th century
Geography: Canada, British Columbia
Culture: Haida
Medium: Argillite, shell
Dimensions: H. 2 15/16 x W. 2 3/4 x W. 1/2 in. (7.5 x 7 x 1.3cm)
Classification: Stone-Ornaments
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
Object Number: 1979.206.436
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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