Iroquois Corn Husk Masks
| Like many Native American arts and crafts, the traditional corn husk masks are becoming more difficult to obtain with each passing year. Occasionally, I find a few for sale at either the Six Nations Reservation in Ontario or at The Kahnawake Mohawk Reservation south of Montreal. When I do, I buy every one I can get. |
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Click on above picture for a larger view of this extra large corn husk mask (R-4-08). |
Click on above picture for a larger view of this rare, extra large corn husk mask (R-4-08) hanging on my wall at home in Toronto. |
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XL Corn Husk Mask The mask shown at left and in the two pictures above is an extremely rare mask that I believe was made by a Seneca man from Akwasasne. I purchased this mask at the Kahnawake reservation in Quebec from a reputable Mohawk dealer. There are very few of these jumbo masks made anymore. This one is hanging on my wall at home. The mask is not signed. In the picture to the left, the mask appears to be somewhat crossed-eyed. This is easily fixed by placing an empty Coke can behind the eyes as in the picture above. 28" long, 17" wide (39" x 24" with hair) Order Code: R-4-08 Price: US$7,500.00 |
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Full Size Corn Husk Mask
Size: See size notes below. Order Code R-4-12-G2 Price: US$325.00 Native Made in Canada
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Full Size Corn Husk Mask
Size: See size notes below. Order Code R-4-12-G3 Price: US$325.00 Native Made in Canada |
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Full Size Corn Husk Mask
Size: See size notes below. Order Code R-4-12-G4 Price: US$325.00 Native Made in Canada |
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Full Size Corn Husk Mask
Size: See size notes below. Artist: Yvonne Thomas from Six Nations in Ontario Order Code R-4-12-G5 Price: US$475.00 Native Made in Canada |
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Full Size Corn Husk Mask
Size: See size notes below. Artist: Yvonne Thomas from Six Nations in Ontario Order Code R-4-12-G6 Price: US$475.00 Native Made in Canada |
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Size of Full-Size Corn Husk Masks The full-size corn husk masks are generally big enough to wear. The faces are between 7.5" and 8" long and 5 to 5.5" wide. With the husk trim, the overall size varies between about 19" to 21" long and 15" to 16" wide. |
For more information on the Iroquois False Face Society, see the book entitled The False Faces of the Iroquois by William N. Fenton. This book is no longer published by the University of Oklahoma Press: ISBN #0-8061-2294-3 and has become much sought after. We have one new copy remaining in our warehouse for US$325.00. Used copies may be found on the web for slightly less. This book is the most complete source of information on the False Face Society that we know of. This is 522 pages. Our order code is R-121-01. |
| These masks have not been blessed or used in religious ceremonies. Click HERE for information on the controversy regarding the display and sale of Iroquois False Face Masks. |
