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Native American Masks the Pacific Northwest Coast

 

Sun mask

Kwakiutl people, Vancouver Island

18 inches, painted wood

The following is from our "Ask the Mask Man" results. I'm guessing about size and the location of Chief Leluska. Date would be late 20th century.

I'm attaching a photo of a Frog Mask I've had for many years. 
I'm curious as to whether this is Haida, Tinghit or what. It is old, but I don't know how old.  As I recall, it isn't signed. I also have a crying sun mask signed by Chief Leluska, authenticity verified by his family.  Any idea what an item like that would beworth today?  Fin, 6-20-10   16

I would guess that the first mask is a Tlingit shaman's from Northern British Columbia. For more info you should consult a specialist in NWC artifacts. Your pic of the crying sun mask looks even better. "Ask the Mask Man" is not for appraisals, but if authentic, this piece is worth a lot of money. My only caveat is that beautiful NWC masks are frequently copied, many coming from Indonesia where skilled carvers abound.

 

 


 
 

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