Masks

60 items

Fool Mask
Beau Dick (Kwakwaka'wakw)

1979Depth including feathers: 12 ½"

1979Depth including feathers: 12 ½"

$14,000.00

Moon Mask
Beau Dick (Kwakwaka'wakw)

1979

1979

$18,000.00

Frontlet
Beau Dick (Kwakwaka'wakw)

1979Dimensions including hair: 5 ½" H x 7 ¼" W x 1 ½" D

1979Dimensions including hair: 5 ½" H x 7 ¼" W x 1 ½" D

$9,000.00

Frontlet
Beau Dick (Kwakwaka'wakw)

1979Height including hair: 7"

1979Height including hair: 7"

$9,000.00

Moon Mask
Beau Dick (Kwakwaka'wakw)

1990Moon is associated with peace and transformation and is also widely regarded as a protector a...

1990Moon is associated with peace and transformation and is also widely regarded as a protector and guardian spirit. In some stories the Moon originated as chip of the Sun, which Raven broke into pieces. Moon is often depicted with humanoid features and can be distinguished from the Sun by a labret in its bottom lip indicating female nobility.

$12,000.00

Grouse Mask
Joe Peters Jr. (Kwakwaka'wakw)

1993

1993

$2,200.00

Chief of the Undersea World Mask
Gene Brabant (Cree)

Signed "Gene Brabant Bella Coola Komaqwie"Komaqwie/Komokwa is the Chief of the Undersea World, an...

Signed "Gene Brabant Bella Coola Komaqwie"Komaqwie/Komokwa is the Chief of the Undersea World, and master and protector of the Seals, who are often considered symbols of wealth. His name means "Rich One" and he rules from a great house under the water. His house contains immense wealth in blankets, coppers, and other treasures. Many human supplicants of legendary history tried to reach this kingdom and those ancestral heroes who achieved their goal became wealthy and powerful, returning to th...

$5,000.00

Frog Mask
Rod Smith (Kwakwaka'wakw)

These works are hand-painted and design features may vary.Mask without Stand: 4" H x 3 ½" W x 8" ...

These works are hand-painted and design features may vary.Mask without Stand: 4" H x 3 ½" W x 8" DEagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is respected for its intel­ligence and power, as well as its extraordinary vision, in both the literal and figurative senses. Eagles in myth are, likewise, usu­ally noble characters. Eagle is revered as a powerful hunter. Groups of mythical Eagles may gather for co-operative whale hunting expeditions, si...

$900.00

Eagle Mask
Dempsey Bob (Tahltan)

The bald eagle is common all along the Northwest Coast, while the golden eagle lives mainly in mo...

The bald eagle is common all along the Northwest Coast, while the golden eagle lives mainly in mountainous regions. Eagles are large birds of prey with impressive hunting and fishing skills.Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is respected for its intel­ligence and power, as well as its extraordinary vision, in both the literal and figurative senses. Eagles in myth are, likewise, usu­ally noble characters. Eagle spirits are associated w...

$30,000.00

Wild Woman Mask
Jay Brabant (Cree)

$4,000.00

Sea Eagle Mask
Gilbert Dawson (Kwakwaka'wakw)

$550.00

Long Life Giver Mask
Gilbert Dawson (Kwakwaka'wakw)

$2,000.00

Portrait Mask
Freda Diesing (Haida)

1986

1986

$12,000.00

Raven Headdress
Ken McNeil (Tahltan)

Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a transformer, and a trickster, his adv...

Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a transformer, and a trickster, his adventures at the beginning of time released the sun and the moon and brought the world into existence. Raven is identified by its straight beak and lack of ears or plumage on the head.

$11,000.00

Raven Helmet
Alan Weir (Haida)

Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a transformer, and a trickster, his adv...

Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a transformer, and a trickster, his adventures at the beginning of time released the sun and the moon and brought the world into existence. Raven is identified by its straight beak and lack of ears or plumage on the head.

$6,500.00

Protector of the People Mask
Jim Charlie (Salish)

Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is ...

Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is respected for its intel­ligence and power, as well as its extraordinary vision, in both the literal and figurative senses. Eagles in myth are, likewise, usu­ally noble characters. Eagle is revered as a powerful hunter. Groups of mythical Eagles may gather for co-operative whale hunting expeditions, since, unlike the giant Thunderbird, Eagle is not strong enough to hunt whales alone. Eagle may ofte...

$6,000.00

Eagle Mother Mask
Ses Saunders (Nuxalk)

Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is ...

Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is respected for its intel­ligence and power, as well as its extraordinary vision, in both the literal and figurative senses. Eagles in myth are, likewise, usu­ally noble characters. Eagle is revered as a powerful hunter. Groups of mythical Eagles may gather for co-operative whale hunting expeditions, since, unlike the giant Thunderbird, Eagle is not strong enough to hunt whales alone. Eagle may ofte...

$22,000.00

Bukwus Mask
Joe Peters Jr. (Kwakwaka'wakw)

Because he lives in the woods on the edge of the spirit world, Bukwus is often depicted in a dish...

Because he lives in the woods on the edge of the spirit world, Bukwus is often depicted in a disheveled and dirty state. His face is characteristically skeletal, his eye sockets deep and round, his brow furrowed, his nose beaked, and his mouth grimacing. His counterparts among other groups on the Northwest coast are Gagiid (Haida), Land Otter (Tlingit), and Pooq-oobs (Nuu-chah-nulth).  

$3,500.00

Northern Raven Mask
Tim Paul (Nuu-chah-nulth)

Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a transformer, and a trickster, his adv...

Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a transformer, and a trickster, his adventures at the beginning of time released the sun and the moon and brought the world into existence. Raven is identified by its straight beak and lack of ears or plumage on the head.

$3,500.00

Shark Mask
Jay Brabant (Cree)

Signed "Northern Style Humanoid Shark by Jay & Gene Brabant"

Signed "Northern Style Humanoid Shark by Jay & Gene Brabant"

$5,500.00