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Descriptive Notes on Certain Implements, Weapons, &C., From Graham Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, B. C (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Two Carved Mountain-goat Horns (haida Nee-sang or Nee-sang-ah). - [nos. 1286 and 1287] These peculiar head ornaments were worn only by the sons of chiefs. A lock of hair above each temple was drawn tightly through the hollow of such horns and bound 011 the outside, which gave the horns an erect position. They were worn on festive occasions.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1333861680
- ISBN 13 9781333861681
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages25
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