A Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) mask
Carved with large pierced eyes below a prominent brow, a beak-like nose, and an open oblong mouth with wide lips, articulated jaw and post teeth; painted red and black.
length 10 3/4in, width 8 1/8in
Provenance
From the collection of Warren T. Hill (1922-2001), former head of Interior Design at the Univiversity of Washington, Seattle
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Carved with large pierced eyes below a prominent brow, a beak-like nose, and an open oblong mouth with wide lips, articulated jaw and post teeth; painted red and black.
length 10 3/4in, width 8 1/8in
Provenance
From the collection of Warren T. Hill (1922-2001), former head of Interior Design at the Univiversity of Washington, Seattle