#20 • Ivory Spirit Mask w/ Baleen Hoop

Part of June 2025 Treasure Trove Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A striking Alaskan Native spirit mask signed en verso by what appears to be Francis Pikavqanna. The mask is constructed from walrus ivory, lightly carved and has dark facial details, surrounded by a single bent hoop crafted from baleen along with eight baleen appendages featuring ivory effigies, including hands, paws, feathers, and fins, also with dark details. It has a leather or suede cord for hanging. Measures approximately 6.5" in diameter.