Iroquois mask – Mask of the Society of False Faces

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Iroquois mask – Mask of the Society of False Faces

Name: Iroquois mask – Mask of the Society of False Faces
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: B723A8CYM1
Price: 2400 EUR
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2.400 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Iroquois mask – Mask of the Society of False Faces

“False Face” mask in wood with black patina and red pigment, hair made of horsehair.
The Society of False Faces, also called Ga’goh’sah masks, is the best known of the many medicinal societies of North Americans, particularly among the Iroquois.
Wooden masks called False Faces are used in several rituals, particularly curative ones. They have powers over the elements, against bad luck and illnesses. The morphology of these masks presents distorted features, sometimes close to caricature, sometimes amusing, sometimes frightening. These forms are dictated to shaman-healers by visions; these masks are considered very powerful and very dangerous. The creation of these masks is special, since they are carved from wood, while it is uncut, the mask draws its strength from the earth. We cut the tree once the mask is completed

REGION: USA
MATERIAL: Wood, horsehair
PERIOD: Reserve era, around 1920
SIZE: 34 x 13 x 7 cm

(Soclea)
inventory number: AM022

Ref: B723A8CYM1

Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Native North American Art of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Native North American Art 20th century)
Country of origin	United States
Length (cm)	34
Width (cm)	13
Materials	Painted wood