Clan helmet by Norman Tait

This helmet was made by Nisga’a artist Norman Tait to represent the eagle clan. Made of red cedar with abalone inlays, hide thongs fasten it in place on the wearer’s head. In 1975, Tait was a young artist trying to learn traditional First Nations art practices and make a living. He spent some of his time in Vancouver where he sold this helmet to the Museum’s Gift Shop, which in turn donated it to the Museum’s permanent collection.

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