11-09-201311-09-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2685BBoston
November 9, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Eskimo Carved and Painted Wood Mask

Sell one like this
$14,400$12,000
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 2685BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 09, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Eskimo Carved and Painted Wood Mask, c. late 19th century, stylized human face with bird head emerging from the chin, red-brown and black pigments, remnant wood pegs along top might have secured animal fur, ht. 6 3/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000


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Keywords

bird head