Helmet with Crests

• Other Authors: Wilson Duff
• Format: Still Image
• Language: unknown
• Subjects: Tsimshian > - grizzly; Hat; Helmet; nest; Orca; Owl; raven; sea bear; warfare; Lax Kw'alaams; Metlakatla; Tsimshian; Tsimshian*
• Online Access: https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-4733/helmet-crests

An Elaborate war helmet of a bear, with transforming owl, orca and 4 ravens atop the wings of the owl. Part of the Dundass Collection. Collected in 1862 at Metlakatla but originally from Lax Kw'alaams.