Handmade Hide and Fur Mask with Double Eyes, Presumed Nunamiut, Alaskan etching of house I found these at an

I found these at an estate sale in a gorgeous old home in Kansas City’s Brookside neighborhood that included some phenomenal antiques and an astounding

1 3/4" across at lip

perhaps inspired by kimono textile patterns

From 1965 until 1967 Hennix worked as a designer at Johansfors glass works

as it was believed that wearing bright colors both brought favors from the gods and warded away evil spirits

Handmade Hide and Fur Mask with Double Eyes, Presumed Nunamiut, Alaskan etching of house I found these at anThis mask is one of the most extraordinary things I've had in my possession, for sure a stunning, exquisitely crafted object that I find unbelievably beautiful and powerful. I I have done a fair amount of research, which has led me to believe that it is Native Alaskan, most likely made by a Nunamiut mask maker from the Anaktuvuk Pass though I am not 100% certain, and indeed, this and the two others I have are superior to any others I have seen.