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Art Survey No. 970: [Iroquois False Face Society Masks Series] / LR "De Cost Smith" (also monogram), 1909

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 970

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Art Survey is an inventory of artwork throughout the Museum. It is not exhaustive: numerous additional artworks are documented in the library catalog after the survey's completion. Additional research on artworks in the Museum is in progress.

Dates

  • 1909

Biographical sketch

Born in: Skaneateles, NY;Died in: Amenia, NY.

Extent

1 watercolor. (1 watercolor : Ink wash, gouache ;, 18 x 11 1/4 in.)

Language of Materials

English

Publication Date

1909.

General Note

Iroquois Indian ceremony - used in early Eastern Woodlands Exhibit.

General Note

Support: Paper.

General Note

Single man wearing mask carrying turtle shell rattle and staff.

General Note

Inscription: LR "Copyright 1909 De Cost Smith" Reverse "#1".

General Note

Condition: Fair (3).

General Note

Frame: White painted wood, glazed, matted, 22 x 15 1/4.

General Note

http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1000969

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
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