Lot 70232

70232: A Bering Sea Eskimo Polychrome Transformation Ma

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A Bering Sea Eskimo Polychrome Transformation Mask Probably from Hooper Bay c. 1930 wood, paint, fiber, replaced feathers Note: For similar examples see The Living Tradition of Yup'ik Masks by Ann Fienup-Riordan, pgs. 292, 293, and 296. Provenance: Property of a Midwestern Collector Height: 20 inches HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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70232: A Bering Sea Eskimo Polychrome Transformation Ma

Name: 70232: A Bering Sea Eskimo Polychrome Transformation Ma
SKU: 178009633
Price: 2400 USD
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