Masks
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“Bushy Head” – Hand-Carved Iroquois Mask by Gene Thomas
Bushy Head” is a hand-carved wooden mask created by Iroquois artist Gene Thomas, with the artist’s signature inscribed on the back. The mask features bold facial carving and grass hair around the edges, reflecting traditional Haudenosaunee mask influences adapted for…
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African, Classic Dan Mask. Ivory Coast, Liberia. Carved wood, painted black
This fine Dan Mask complete with headdress has seen good tribal use and was used during initiation purposes. This mask served to protect the young initiate against evil forocs from the time of initiation. Men wore the mask during the…
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Ceremonial Mask, Northwest Coast, Port Hardy, British Columbia 1940
This mask is a powerful example of ceremonial carving from the Pacific Northwest Coast. Characterized by its strong facial modeling, deep-set eyes, prominent nose, and wide mouth with exposed teeth, the mask reflects the visual language associated with supernatural beings…
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Ceremonial Suku Helmet Mask on stand. Zaire Congo. Carved wood, pain
This helmet mask is worn during male initiation ceremonies. The mask represents all departing ancestors, and morning songs are performed during the ritual. The vertical lines on the face symbolize tears. It is made of painted, carved wood and features…
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Decorative Hand-Carved Wooden Mask with Red & Silver Finish (20th Century, Folk Art)
This hand-carved wooden mask is a 20th-century decorative folk art piece created for display rather than ceremonial use. Finished in bold red with silver-painted accents and a simplified, smiling expression, the mask reflects the style of tourist-market and decorative masks…
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False Face , Stone Giant mask by John Elliot
Hand-carved wooden False Face–style mask associated with Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) traditions. Regarded as a “helper” or guardian figure, it symbolizes protection and the dispersal of illness and negative forces, reflecting the powerful spiritual language of Haudenosaunee carving.
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False Face Blower By Gene Thomas
It is important to note that the Haudenosaunee Confederacy has a strict policy regarding these masks. While artists like Gene Thomas carve some masks specifically for the public/collectors (which are not “blessed” or used in ceremonies), traditionalists believe that all…
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False Face. “Broken nose” by Gene Thomas. Dark red, copper eyes
Dark red False Face–style mask by Gene Thomas, featuring a sharply angled “broken” nose, deeply carved facial lines, and glowing copper inlay eyes. Long black hair frames the face, enhancing its dramatic, intense presence. Hand-signed on the reverse, “Broken Nose…
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Haudenosaunee False Face “Divided Mask with Protruding Tongue” Onondaga Nation, Six Nations by Clarence Longboat
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…
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Haudenosaunee False Face Mask (Red, Broken Nose)
Hand-carved wooden False Face–style mask reflecting Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) tradition. Featuring a broken nose, red ceremonial paint, and natural hair, it symbolizes strength, protection, and healing. A faint inscription on the reverse suggests artist or provenance details
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Haudenosaunee False Face Society “Whistler” Mask (Blower Mask)
A Haudenosaunee False Face Society “Whistler” mask, traditionally carved from wood and adorned with red pigment, horsehair, and metal eyes. Associated with healing and protective spirits, this sacred ceremonial object embodies the deep spiritual traditions of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and…
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Haudenosaunee False Face, Broken Nose, black By Gene Thomas
Striking black False Face style mask with a sharply angled broken nose, deep carved facial lines, and a vivid red mouth for dramatic contrast. Long black hair frames the face, enhancing its expressive power. Attributed to Gene Thomas, this hand-carved,…
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Indigenous-Inspired Carved Wood Mask with Horse Hair
This natural wood portrait mask (Tag #393) is a refined example of Pacific Northwest Coast carving, created to represent a human elder rather than a supernatural being. The realistic facial features—pronounced brow, deeply set eyes, and carved wrinkles—emphasize age, dignity,…
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Iroquois Indigenous False Face Carved Mask
Hand-carved wooden mask from Iroquois Indigenous community, featuring deep-set eyes, strong red-painted eyebrows, a prominent nose, and a wide mouth, hallmarks of the dramatic Iroquois Indigenous False Face carving tradition. Hollowed and finished in traditional red pigments, traditionally false face…
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Kuba Nyet Horned Helmet Mask – Royal Ceremonial Mask
This Kuba Nyet Helmet Mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a powerful variant of the royal Bwoom mask, featuring dramatic horns, cowrie shells, beadwork, and intricate geometric patterns. Traditionally used in initiation and funerary ceremonies, it symbolises…
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Large Canadian West Coast Painted Wooden Mask – Northwest Coast Style
This large painted wooden mask exemplifies the dramatic carving traditions of the Canadian Northwest Coast. Featuring bold colours of green, yellow, black, white, and red, it showcases wide expressive eyes, a prominent nose, an open red mouth, and a geometric…