NW Coast Mask - Don Lelooska (1933-1996)

A rare & fine vintage Northwest Coast carved and painted cedar wood mask by Oscar Matilpi 1933-99, of the Kwakwaka\\\\\\\'wakw Nation, a legendary carver.This particular mask by this master is a cut a

Don Lelooska Cherokee/Adopted Kwakwaka'awkw (Kwakiutl), (1933-1996), a carved and polychrome painted sculpin mask with applied fur, surmounted by an sea anemone, signed on the interior: Lelooska. heig

Don Lelooska Cherokee/Adopted Kwakwaka'awkw (Kwakiutl), (1933-1996), a carved and polychrome painted transformation mask, the upper raven head with articulated beak, the wings opening to reveal a huma

Native American, Pacific Northwest, Kwakwaka'wakw people (Kwakiutl), ca. mid to late 20th century CE, purportedly created by Lelooska (Don Smith, 1933-1996) or a member of the Lelooska family. An incr

Chief Lelooska (Nez Perce, d.1996) Hand carved and painted Eagle Mask, 1967, carved polychromed wood, copper, hair, feathers and raffia. Dimensions: 23 in.h. x 14.5 in.w. x 17 in.d. Condition: Good

Ca. 1980s, Outstanding hand carved and painted red cedar mask. 15" x 11" x 7-1/2" *Click here for more images.

Painted NW Coast Mask 11 x 16

Ca. 1982, Classic hand carved and painted red cedar mask called "Kwa-Ctulth Speaker." Very good condition. 9" x 8"

Ca. 1986, Traditional hand carved and painted red cedar raven mask with exaggerated features and cedar root tuft. Very good condition. Purchased from the B.C. Museum Collection in 1989 for $775. 10" x

Ca. 1994, Very finely hand carved and painted cedar mask done with great attention to detail and finish. Very good condition. 13" x 8" x 8"

Ca. 1980s, Colorful hand carved and painted "Golden Eagle" wood mask signed "Sakie James, Vancouver B.C." Very good condition. 14-1/2" x 10" x 9"

Ca. 1994, Interesting hand carved and painted long face mask with added small faces. Very good condition. Signed "Stomish-1937." 12" x 8"

The Northwest Coast Kwakiutl tribe carved and painted red cedar or alder wood mask is signed by unidentified engraved artist's cipher inside. Measures 10.5 x 6 x 4.5 inches. Provenance: The estate of

Ca. 1970s-1980s, Fine hand carved and painted yellow cedar "cod" mask with three spikes protruding from its forehead. Very good condition, one repaired spike. 11-1/2" x 8-1/2"

Ca. 1970s, Early hand carved and painted red cedar hook nose bird mask with wide collar and inlaid abalone features. Very good condition. 11-1/2" x 9"

Ca. 1980s, Classic hand carved and painted cedar "Speaker Mask" with totemic features and horse hair. Very good condition, some scuffs. 12" x 8" x 5-3/4" + hair

Ca. 2008, Large and beautiful hand carved and painted cedar bear mask with traditional features and braided cedar collar. Very good condition, minor scuffs. 13" x 11" x 8-1/2"

Ca. 1980s, Beautiful hand carved and painted yellow cedar mask with human face. Very good condition. 8-1/2" x 7"

two 10" NW Coast Masks

Mid 1900s, Vintage hand carved and painted red cedar mask done in human form. Good used condition, unsigned. 9-1/2" x 7" x 5"

Outstanding hand carved and painted red cedar mask with inlaid abalone eyes, horsehair trim, and articulating jaw. Signed "TOF" (Tom Otterlifter Feris) who was Ivan's grandson. Very good condition. 11

Late 1900s, Beautiful hand carved and painted human face mask done in traditional NW Coast style but using a foreign wood. Excellent condition. 9-1/2" x 7"

Two 17" NW Coast Carved Masks

British Colombia, NW Coast / Inuit, ca. 20th century CE. This is a nicely detailed hand carved and painted NW Coast cedar mask with inlaid abalone shell and bright blue, black, and red details. Many o