Eskimo Whale Bone Spirit Mask

Lot: 118

Carved whale bone mask with bone eyes and teeth, inset beads below mouth.
Approximate dimensions: 8 1/4 high x 6 5/8 wide x 2 3/4 deep..
From the collection of Robert Leroy Shalkop, former archaeologist at the Smithsonian, author of two books, and former director of the Everhart Museum, Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, and Anchorage Museum.
Condition: Some apparent loss to teeth.

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