Weeping Eye Masks
- glazed ceramic
- 0 x 0 x 57 in
- Team Gadugi
From the early Proto-Historic period, this motif is representational of the falcon warrior. Made from the lightning whelk shell used in ancient purification rituals, these masks were used to honor Dragging Canoe's fallen warriors in their 17-year resistance to colonial expansion. They were believed to have the power to protect the wearer from harm during battle and were also worn during the cleansing ceremony.
- Attribution: Purchased with private funds/21st Century Waterfront
- Current Location: The Passage Ross's Landing (1 Market St.)
- Collections: City Outdoor