Northwest Coast Mask

Description:

Northwest Coast Mask, Nuu-chah-nulth, late third/early fourth quarter 19th century, hollowed out form with painted clan designs on the face, cut-out eyes surrounded by white, full lips, open mouth with shell teeth, (some missing),trace of hair in plugs on the top rim, lg. 11 1/2, wd. 7 in.
Estimate $30,000-40,000


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