Carved by Clarence Longboat of the Onondaga Nation (Wolf Clan), this Haudenosaunee False Face Divided Mask is a deeply sacred ceremonial object traditionally associated with the False Face Society. Hand-carved from pine with copper eye inserts and horsehair, the mask represents a powerful healing spirit believed to protect, cure illness, and restore balance. Featuring the distinctive divided face and protruding tongue, this piece reflects generations of cultural knowledge and spiritual tradition. False Face masks are regarded as living spirits rather than decorative objects and are meant to be treated with the utmost respect.

This hand-carved wooden mask originates from Canada’s Northwest Coast and reflects traditional Indigenous carving practices of the region. Featuring a protruding mouth, vertical facial incisions, and a simplified sculptural form, the piece aligns most closely with Coast Salish or Nuu-chah-nulth stylistic traditions, though no definitive Nation or artist attribution is present. The inventory tag and gallery label indicate prior collection history but do not identify the maker. A compelling example of West Coast Indigenous mask-making, this piece highlights the expressive forms and cultural depth characteristic of Pacific Northwest ceremonial art.