SWEETHEARTS “HER”
Commissioned - Alaska
Full size functional Yup'ik Eskimo dance mask. This is one of two in a companion set.
In the Yup'ik culture it was common to create companion masks to help tell a story during festivals. These masks are worn by holding them with your teeth, instead of straps. This allowed the dancer to 'transform' in a moment in front of your eyes.
SWEETHEARTS “HER”
Materials:
Basswood, Reindeer Fur, Feathers, Mastodon Ivory, Synthetic Sinew, Milk Paint, Rare Earth Pigments Gathered From The Yukon River (Alaska - Koyukon Athabascan Re
Dimensions:
Approximately 7 1/2" x 11" with plumage extending out to an overall area of 13" x 16".
Created in 2019