1 2

SKU: 230601-129

Inuit Spirit Mask

$1,500.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

20th Century 3rd Quarter

20" H x 17" W x 4" D

Hand Crafted and Carved Fish, Seal, Human Hand and Half a Happy Face and Half a Sad Face in the Center of a Dodle Circle with Feathers Unsigned

In Very Good Condition

Inuit spirit masks represent the interconnectedness of the natural and spiritual worlds, used by shamans in rituals to communicate with spirits, heal the sick, and ensure good hunting, often featuring symbolic animal forms or transformed human/animal features. These masks are typically carved from wood or ivory and decorated with hair, feathers, and paint, with the Yup'ik culture in particular known for their complex and dynamic mask traditions. 

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Eskimo - Inuit - Yup'ik

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Pacific Northwest - and Alaska

Dimensions: 20 in17 in4 in

Category: Masks and Headdresses

Shipping

Domestic (U.S.)

Most items ship free with secure, fast delivery across the United States. We primarily ship via USPS and UPS, with Signature Required on all deliveries.

Please note: Items weighing over 5 lbs or exceeding 14" × 14" × 14" are subject to actual postage charges. Contact us for a shipping estimate.

International

International are welcome! Actual postage costs will be calculated and added purchase. Please contact us beforehand if you'd like an estimate.