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THBSigned 20th C. Northwest Coast Wood Mask - W. Tuifua
Lot 119
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Native American, Pacific Northwest, ca. 20th to early 21st century CE. Signed "ShimSham / 'young woman' / W. Tuifua / 199" on verso. A mesmerizing, hand-carved wood mask of a woman adorned with black and red pigment, as well as lengthy braids of red horsehair that fall from the top of her skull. The expressive visage boasts huge, almond-shaped eyes with nacre shell inlay pupils below arched copper brows, a prominent nose with broad nostrils, and full lips held partially open to display a row of shiny, nacre shell teeth. Red pigment adorns either side of her mouth, forming crescent-shaped patterns on both of her high cheekbones. Note how the natural graining of the wood forms graceful waves over visage, adding a beautiful texture to the piece. Size: 7.75" W x 10.25" H (19.7 cm x 26 cm)
Provenance: ex-Anchorage, Alaska, USA collection, acquired October 19th, 2018; ex-MBA Seattle Auction, Renton, Washington, USA
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#166739Signed "ShimSham / 'young woman' / W. Tuifua / 199" on verso. A few miniscule abrasions. Otherwise, intact and excellent with lovely pigments. Suspension wire on verso for display.Condition
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