RARE EARLY CEREMONIAL ARTICULATED 
BEAR HEADDRESS
 
Late 19th century Kwakiutl bear headdress with articulated eyes and 
mouth, made from cedar, decorated with whiskers and skin, and 
painted black and red. The face has articulated eyes painted black 
which roll in their sockets. The muzzle is adorned with whiskers, the
 elongated articulated snout opens to reveal red lips and teeth. The 
top is fit for two ears (missing), and covered with what may have 
been bear skin to conceal the wearer's shoulders. 
Circa 1860-1880
Said to have been in Curtis film or photo
 
Provenance: Nuytten Collection (3402)
Size in inches: 8 h x 9 w x 11 d 
 
ZP20827