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@patrickkapty.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 12:53 PM

Northwest Coast Frontlet
wood, pigments, abalone inlay
c. 1900 CE
Heiltsuk (Bella Bella) or Haisla cultures
B.C., Canada

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Probably Heiltsuk (Bella Bella) or Haisla, carved to depict an eagle with gaping beak encircling a humanoid head, the bird's wings framing the hands and body of the diminutive figure, with painted details and inset abalone shell accents, pierced through the back panel for attachment to a larger headdress.

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