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 Artist: Gene Thomas Gene is the son of Chief Jake Thomas. 10.5" long, 7" wide Signed by the artist. Order Code: R-109-G27 *** SOLD 090828 *** US$750.00
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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 US$550.00
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False Face Mask - Door Keeper Artist: Gene Thomas Gene is the son of Chief Jake Thomas. 10.5" long, 6.75" wide, 6" deep Signed by the artist. Order Code: R-109-G62 *** SOLD 090902 *** US$750.00 |
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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 US$750.00
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False Face Mask Artist: Unsigned (probably John Elliott) 12" long, 6.5" wide Order Code: R-109-G68 US$350.00
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False Face Mask:Ghost Artist: Unsigned 10" long, 6.5" wide Order Code: R-109-G70 US$350.00
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False Face Mask:Broken Nose Artist: Unsigned 12" long, 7.5" wide Order Code: R-109-G71 US$350.00
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False Face Mask:"Earl" Artist: Unsigned 12" long, 6.5" wide Order Code: R-109-G72 US$350.00
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False Face Mask:Hoda’nyeken (Stick on the Shoulder) Artist: Unsigned Tribe: Onondaga/Wolf 12" long, 6.75" wide Order Code: R-109-G73 US$350.00
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False Face Mask:Laughing Beggar Artist: Unsigned 13" long, 7.25" wide Order Code: R-109-G74 US$350.00
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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. 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 Gently used paperback copy. Price: US$275.00 |
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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 |
Picture to be added in September 2009 |
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Click HERE to see our Iroquois Corn Husk Masks. |
Click HERE to see our Abenaki Mask.
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Iroquois False Face Artists Name Tribal Affiliation John
Elliot
Iroquois (Mohawk) Click on the underlined names above for further biographical information. |
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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. | |
