Bushy Head” is a hand-carved wooden mask created by Iroquois artist Gene Thomas, with the artist’s signature inscribed on the back. The mask features bold facial carving and grass hair around the edges, reflecting traditional Haudenosaunee mask influences adapted for…
This fine Dan Mask complete with headdress has seen good tribal use and was used during initiation purposes. This mask served to protect the young initiate against evil forocs from the time of initiation. Men wore the mask during the…
This mask is a powerful example of ceremonial carving from the Pacific Northwest Coast. Characterized by its strong facial modeling, deep-set eyes, prominent nose, and wide mouth with exposed teeth, the mask reflects the visual language associated with supernatural beings…
This helmet mask is worn during male initiation ceremonies. The mask represents all departing ancestors, and morning songs are performed during the ritual. The vertical lines on the face symbolize tears. It is made of painted, carved wood and features…
This hand-carved wooden mask is a 20th-century decorative folk art piece created for display rather than ceremonial use. Finished in bold red with silver-painted accents and a simplified, smiling expression, the mask reflects the style of tourist-market and decorative masks…
Hand-carved wooden False Face–style mask associated with Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) traditions. Regarded as a “helper” or guardian figure, it symbolizes protection and the dispersal of illness and negative forces, reflecting the powerful spiritual language of Haudenosaunee carving.
It is important to note that the Haudenosaunee Confederacy has a strict policy regarding these masks. While artists like Gene Thomas carve some masks specifically for the public/collectors (which are not “blessed” or used in ceremonies), traditionalists believe that all…
Dark red False Face–style mask by Gene Thomas, featuring a sharply angled “broken” nose, deeply carved facial lines, and glowing copper inlay eyes. Long black hair frames the face, enhancing its dramatic, intense presence. Hand-signed on the reverse, “Broken Nose…
Carved by Clarence Longboat of the Onondaga Nation (Wolf Clan), this Haudenosaunee False Face Divided Mask is a deeply sacred ceremonial object traditionally associated with the False Face Society. Hand-carved from pine with copper eye inserts and horsehair, the mask…
Hand-carved wooden False Face–style mask reflecting Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) tradition. Featuring a broken nose, red ceremonial paint, and natural hair, it symbolizes strength, protection, and healing. A faint inscription on the reverse suggests artist or provenance details
A Haudenosaunee False Face Society “Whistler” mask, traditionally carved from wood and adorned with red pigment, horsehair, and metal eyes. Associated with healing and protective spirits, this sacred ceremonial object embodies the deep spiritual traditions of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and…
Striking black False Face style mask with a sharply angled broken nose, deep carved facial lines, and a vivid red mouth for dramatic contrast. Long black hair frames the face, enhancing its expressive power. Attributed to Gene Thomas, this hand-carved,…
This natural wood portrait mask (Tag #393) is a refined example of Pacific Northwest Coast carving, created to represent a human elder rather than a supernatural being. The realistic facial features—pronounced brow, deeply set eyes, and carved wrinkles—emphasize age, dignity,…
Hand-carved wooden mask from Iroquois Indigenous community, featuring deep-set eyes, strong red-painted eyebrows, a prominent nose, and a wide mouth, hallmarks of the dramatic Iroquois Indigenous False Face carving tradition. Hollowed and finished in traditional red pigments, traditionally false face…
This Kuba Nyet Helmet Mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a powerful variant of the royal Bwoom mask, featuring dramatic horns, cowrie shells, beadwork, and intricate geometric patterns. Traditionally used in initiation and funerary ceremonies, it symbolises…
This authentic 1967 Mohawk Haudenosaunee False Face “Spoon Mouth” mask was hand-carved at the Six Nations of the Grand River near Brantford, Ontario. Created by a Mohawk artisan, it represents a powerful healer or doorkeeper spirit associated with the False…
