Moon mask
Moon mask

Currently not on view

Moon mask,

possibly early 19th century

Yup'ik
Historic
2009-29

Information

Title
Moon mask
Dates

possibly early 19th century

Medium
Wood and pigment
Dimensions
h. 17.9 cm., w. 14.3 cm., d. 4.2 cm. (7 1/16 x 5 5/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gillett G. Griffin
Object Number
2009-29
Place Made

North America, United States, Alaska, Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

Culture
Yupik, Native American
Type
masks (costume), ceremonial objects
Materials
wood, pigment
Subject
moons, dancers, mythology, black, faces

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