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Inuit mask, Alaska, late 19th century

Name: Inuit mask, Alaska, late 19th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 47MDZ517U9
Price: 1800 EUR
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Facial mask presenting a face with rather hard features. The gaze is reinforced by low arches, the mouth is rectangular and the face is incised with several lines. This type of mask was used by shamans and was made following the vision of a shaman. They were generally colored, moreover, on this example, we can see remains of polychromy (red, white and black).
Dense oiled wood (slight lacks due to wear around the mask). Patina of use, polychromy. H : 20 cm
Inuit people, Alaska, U.S.A.
19th century
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Additional Information

Style	Tribal Art (Native North American Art of Tribal Art Style)
Period	19th century (Native North American Art 19th century)
Country of origin	United States
Height (cm)	2
Materials	Wood

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Inuit mask, Alaska, late 19th century

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