Inuit Native Carved Aged Whalebone Face Mask Very Good Condition

Inuit Whale Bone Face Carving:
From the Museum of Inuit Art Blog page. “Many visitors coming into the Museum are often drawn in by our two large sculptures which are placed in the lobby. One of our frequently asked questions is what these are made of. Many guests guess that it is a type of wood because of the porous nature of the material. The answer is that they are made of aged whalebone. Whalebone used in sculpture is old, not new. New whalebone is oily, smells, and will splinter if carved. Therefore, the older the bone, the better it is for carving.”
Measures 6 by 5 inches, approximately. No obvious damage, in good condition.
Provenance: Kaminski Auction from a private USA collection. All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14. Previously purchased and now resold.

Notes: Used but in good condition

$200 - $400

5 inches" x 2 inches" x 6 inches"

Fine Art, Sculpture

20%

Richard Gabriel | (781) 883-6639 | gabriel@calixbooks.com

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