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FALSE FACE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- false face
1, record 1, English, false%20face
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each of the Mohawk communities of Kahnawake, Kanesatake and Akwesasne has a cultural centre which administers a museum and a library. Ancient Iroiquois artifacts, such as False Faces, and handicrafts such as wampum belts can be found on display at the museums. False Faces are carved wood masks which are utilized by the False Face society of the Hotinonsonni during spiritual ceremonies. 1, record 1, English, - false%20face
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- faux-visage
1, record 1, French, faux%2Dvisage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'anciens artefacts iroquois, comme les faux-visages, et autres objets d'artisanat, tels les ceintures wampums, sont exposés à ces musées. Les faux-visages sont des masques de bois sculptés que portent les membres de la Société des faux-visages des Hotinonsonnis lors des cérémonies spirituelles. 2, record 1, French, - faux%2Dvisage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-10-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- false face
1, record 2, English, false%20face
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mask 2, record 2, English, mask
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mask, especially a comical or grotesque one. 1, record 2, English, - false%20face
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A caricature of human or animal features that is made of cloth, plaster, or similar material and worn over the face. 2, record 2, English, - false%20face
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- masque
1, record 2, French, masque
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faux visage de carton peint, objet d'étoffe, etc., dont on se couvre tout ou une partie de la figure pour se déguiser ou dissimuler son identité. 1, record 2, French, - masque
Record 2, Key term(s)
- faux visage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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