North American, Pacific Northwest, Native American, signed by Doug LaFortune, ca. late 20th century CE. An incredibly striking, fantastical mask in the form of a human head with frogs for eyes and a frog peeking out of the mouth. The face is bright green with black hair and red lips and nostrils; the frogs each have red, human-like lips and black brows. Each frog has two round discs of iridescent abalone shell forming its eyes. Frogs are believed to bring good luck and fortune in many Northwestern indigenous cultures. Size: 9" W x 11.25" H (22.9 cm x 28.6 cm)

The mask was created by Doug LaFortune, who was born in Bellingham, Washington, on August 25, 1953 and who is a member of the Coast Salish nation, which inhabits the southern region of British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. The mask is signed on the back on one side. To learn more about Mr. LaFortune, see here: https://www.mymondotrading.com/gallery/category/lafortune-doug-132

Provenance: private collection, Ventura County, California, USA

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Very slight surface scratching, but generally very good.