Description:

Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A wonderful hand-carved wooden mask adorned in red and black pigments and topped with a coiffure of silvery gray horsehair. The expressive visage displays wide, sunken eyes beneath a thick unibrow, a triangular nose with a narrow nasal bridge, high cheekbones, and full lips that gape open in almost a fish-like manner. The cheeks and forehead are embellished with an incised zoomorphic motif, and the periphery is pierced with 4 drill holes tied with leather straps allowing the vizard to be worn. Size: 6.5" W x 9.1" H (16.5 cm x 23.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-Anchorage, Alaska, USA collection

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#166736

  • Condition: Scratches under chin. A few miniscule nicks. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina.

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