A LATE 20TH C. ARTIST SIGNED KWAKIUTL FOOL'S MASK
The Northwest Coast Kwakiutl tribe carved and painted red cedar or alder wood mask with unidentified engraved artist's cipher inside is referred to as a Fool's mask.
Measures 10 x 7 x 6.5 inches.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.
In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Condition Report: Very good condition throughout, there are no issues of damage, repair or heavy wear.
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The Northwest Coast Kwakiutl tribe carved and painted red cedar or alder wood mask with unidentified engraved artist's cipher inside is referred to as a Fool's mask.
Measures 10 x 7 x 6.5 inches.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.
In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Condition Report: Very good condition throughout, there are no issues of damage, repair or heavy wear.