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20th C. Pacific Northwest Kwakwaka'wakw Wood Sun Mask

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20th C. Pacific Northwest Kwakwaka'wakw Wood Sun Mask

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Native American, Pacific Northwest, Kwakwaka'wakw people (Kwakiutl), ca. 1966 CE. A charming sun mask, carved from wood. This is a very well-done reproduction of a museum piece, made by Lelooska. The original was made at Bella Bella near Millbank Sound and acquired in 1898 by the Provincial Museum, Victoria. Bright colors and mythical forms dominate the piece, demonstrating the incredibly unique visual style of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Size: 18" W x 17.85" H (45.7 cm x 45.3 cm); 21" H (53.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Excellent condition, with very small chips to the pigment commensurate with age.

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20th C. Pacific Northwest Kwakwaka'wakw Wood Sun Mask

Name: 20th C. Pacific Northwest Kwakwaka'wakw Wood Sun Mask
SKU: 62257459
Price: 1200 USD
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