Inuit Carved Fossilized Whale Bone Mask Olin Dows 1933 woodcut --that are most fragile

--that are most fragile

I believe Snip is the name of the long-legged

which Bennington is known for

which I believe likely dates to the 1830s or so

likely referring to Alt's class in school

Inuit Carved Fossilized Whale Bone Mask Olin Dows 1933 woodcut --that are most fragileThis is the second Inuit mask I've found carved of fossilized whale bone, which I always have an eye out for this one unsigned and the age of which I am not certain, though I would guess mid 20th century Native Alaskan Inuit, likely specifically Iupiat. These are often referred to as spirit masks, this one with what appears to be branching tree carved into the forehead, like an all seeing eye of the natural world. The lighter color and smooth texture