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Pacific Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Ceremonial Mask

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Pacific Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Ceremonial Mask
Featured in this lot is a Pacific Northwest Coast Kwakiutl ceremonial mask. The mask is wonderfully and professionally constructed with cedar and cedar bark. The mask features a traditional hand carved cedar construction that features two ravens, one on top of the other and includes rope that opens and closes the mouths of the ravens. The back of the mask features cedar bark hair that lines the entire back of the mask. The polychrome coloration includes red, black, and green colors painted in traditional Kwakiutl patterns. The Kwakwa_ka_'wakw also known as the Kwakiutl are one of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. The condition of this Kwakiuti mask is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of of this mask are 13 3/4" x 25 1/2" x 4 3/4".*