Northwest Coast Mask

Description:

Northwest Coast Mask, Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl),northwest Vancouver Island, c. 1860/70, painted wood, possibly a representation of a Noohlmahl character, with movable tongue, probably repainted a number of times, ht. 16, wd. 9 3/4 in.

Provenance: Private collection, Stowe, Vermont; James Johnny collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,000


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