Art Survey No. 968: [False Face Society House Cleansing Ceremony] / LR "De Cost Smith", 1909
Scope and Contents
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 drawing : (1 drawing : Charcoal ;, 18 5/8 x 13 3/4 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
Two men facing each other wearing masks.
General Note
Inscription: LR "Copyright 1909 De Cost Smith" Reverse "#4".
General Note
Condition: Fair, acid matting (3).
General Note
Frame: Painted wood, glazed, matted, 22 5/8 x 17 5/8.
General Note
http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1000967
Creator
- From the Collection: Sweimler, Joel D. (Compiler, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
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