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Arctic Eskimo shaman mask as a wall hanging. 6 1/2" x 11" #D396
Sale Price:$500.00 Original Price:$550.00
Native detritus provided the material that became this shamanic mask and wall hanging. A large face dominates the carving while a smaller shaman figure dances below it.
Shamans played a significant part in the beliefs of Inuit Yupik and Inupiaq peoples of Alaska. They acted as religious leaders and characters in cultural narratives. For believers they hold mysterious powers, sometimes even superhuman influences. Mask is 6 1/2 inches by 11 inches, Small figure is 3 inches high.
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