Inuit Carved Fossilized Whale Bone Mask Olin Dows 1933 woodcut I believe Snip is the

I believe Snip is the name of the long-legged

into which it had just very recently been placed

Otherwise all in very good condition and really lovely

which Bennington is known for

pulled by this terrific row of three black dogs

Inuit Carved Fossilized Whale Bone Mask Olin Dows 1933 woodcut I believe Snip is theThis 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