#30 • Iñupiaq Spirit Mask w/ Walrus Ivory, Baleen & Feathers
Part of September 2026 Treasure Trove Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)
High bid $80.00
Status: Sold
Category: Ethnographic Objects
An Iñupiaq spirit mask featuring a half face crafted from walrus ivory and lined with black baleen, finished with radiating brown feather accents. The piece is fitted on a black stand also made of baleen and has a signature en verso tentatively identified as "IMS" of Elim, Alaska. It measures approximately 3" x 2" x 8" tall.