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Williams Bros. Photographers Collection Nanaimo (B.C.)
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[Harry James holding two masks]

Item is a photograph taken at the Nanaimo Reserve showing Harry James with masks. Inscription on verso of print: "#2993 - Old ceremonial masks used by the Cowichan Indians on Vancouver Island, B.C. It is the belief of this descendent [sic] of the old mask makers that if these masks are sold or lost, a curse will descend on his family. Don Coltman Photo."