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A NORTHWEST COAST MASK
Probably Haida
With large hooked nose, wide mouth with carved teeth, pierced eyes, two horizontal bands of scarification on the cheeks, shallow brows, extensive traces of red pigment, with old label: Large hook nosed mask. Used by Haida Indians in their usual potlatch dance. (Rapporté d'Arizona USA par Paul Moraud)
37.5cm. high
Probably Haida
With large hooked nose, wide mouth with carved teeth, pierced eyes, two horizontal bands of scarification on the cheeks, shallow brows, extensive traces of red pigment, with old label: Large hook nosed mask. Used by Haida Indians in their usual potlatch dance. (Rapporté d'Arizona USA par Paul Moraud)
37.5cm. high
Provenance
Van Lier, Blaricum
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