Iroquois False Face masks
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| These unique masks are carved from wood. Some artists, like Gene Thomas, use white pine to carve their masks, while others use basswood. The masks have real horse tail hair and eyes made of tin. Our selection keeps changing. If you want to be on our notification list, please let us know. When we get a new selection of masks, we will send you an e-mail. |
Gallery of False Face Masks in Stock
You get the exact mask shown when ordering by number.
The masks are listed from most expensive to least expensive.
Measurements do not include the hair; they are the size of the mask only.
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False Face Mask - Companion Mask Artist: Clarence Longboat Click HERE to see the signature on the back. 12" high, 6.5" wide Order Code: R-109-G61 *** SOLD 091201 *** Made in Canada |
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False Face Mask - Blower Artist: Gene Thomas Gene is the son of Chief Jake Thomas. 11" long, 7.25" wide, 5.5" deep Signed by the artist. Order Code: R-109-G66 *** SOLD 091201 *** Made in Canada |
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False Face Mask Artist: Unsigned 12" long, 6.5" wide Order Code: R-109-G68 US$350.00 Made in Canada |
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False Face Mask:Ghost Artist: Unsigned 10" long, 6.5" wide Order Code: R-109-G70 US$350.00 Made in Canada |
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False Face Mask:Broken Nose Artist: Unsigned 12" long, 7.5" wide Order Code: R-109-G71 US$350.00 Made in Canada
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False Face Mask Artist: Unsigned 12" long, 6.5" wide Order Code: R-109-G72 US$350.00 Made in Canada
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False Face Mask Artist: Hoda'nyken, unsigned Registered at Six Nations Tribe: Onondaga/Wolf 12" long, 6.75" wide Order Code: R-109-G73 *** SOLD 091201 *** Made in Canada |
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False Face Mask Artist: Unsigned 13" long, 7.25" wide Order Code: R-109-G74 US$350.00 Made in Canada
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False Faces of the Iroquois by Fenton 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. This book is the most complete source of information on the False Face Society that we know of. This is 522 pages. Printed in the USA. See below for copies we have on hand. |
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The False Faces of the Iroquois by William N. Fenton. Order Code: R-1044-G02 *** SOLD 091201 *** Gently used paperback copy. |
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The False Faces of the Iroquois by William N. Fenton. Order Code: R-1044-G03 Gently used hardcover edition imported from England. Price: US$325.00 |
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Click HERE to see our Iroquois Corn Husk Masks. |
Click HERE to see our Abenaki Mask.
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Click HERE to see other Iroquois masks. |
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Biographies of Iroquois False Face Artist
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Many Iroquois False Face Masks are not signed, but have numbers stamped into the side under the hair to confirm that the masks are registered on Six Nations in Ontario, Canada as authentic Iroquois False Face Masks. As part of the registration process, the Iroquois name of the artist is recorded in a registry, but not the English name. For example, one artist works under the Iroquois name of Hoda’nyeken which translates into English as "Stick on the Shoulder." |
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As members of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association, we support aggressive legislation designed to prohibit non-Native merchandise being sold as though it were Native-made. In the course of our business, we come across situations where collectors are selling off masks accumulated over many years or individuals who have inherited masks and the original owner has died and is not available for consultation as to the exact circumstances regarding the initial purchase of the mask. Unsigned masks are offered only if
we have complete confidence as to the authenticity of the mask as
a Native-made item based on the reputation of the collector and
our expert knowledge of these masks. We will not offer for
sale any masks where we have any doubt whatsoever as to their
authenticity. |
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There is some controversy over the display and sale of Iroquois False Face Masks. For more information on this, please click HERE. |
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