Description |
Two-dimensional, low relief whale bone carving in the form of a wall hanging mask; Depicted is an oval-shaped human face, with carved lozenge-shaped eye sockets, elongated nose, open mouth, and high cheek bones; Elongated oval-shaped pieces of white bone (?) with black painted eyes are inserted into eye sockets; Two small pieces of white bone (?) representing 6 teeth are inserted into the upper side of the mouth and 3 separate pieces of white bone (?), each depicting a single tooth, are inserted into the lower side of the mouth; Small hole is cut through top of mask to allow for hanging it for display. |