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Spirit mask

Made by: Unknown Native American (American (Southwest Alaska))
Native American, Yup'ik
about 1960
Object Place: Alaska, United States, Kuskowim Region

Medium/Technique Wood (unidentified), carved and painted; feathers
Dimensions Overall: 3.8 x 43.2 x 36.2 cm (1 1/2 x 17 x 14 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Dale and Doug Anderson in honor of Ron and Anita Wornick
Accession Number2005.370
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsMasks

ProvenanceBetween about 1980 and 1995, purchased by Dale and Doug Anderson, New York [see note]; 2005, gift of Dale and Doug Anderson to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 21, 2005)

NOTE: The Andersons made their purchases from Quintana Gallery, Portland, OR and in Vancouver.