17: A FINE CARVED WOOD TLINGIT MOSQUITO MASK WITH ABALONE

The carved and stained wood frontlet displays warm traditional hues of natural colors with patina and is embellished by inlaid eyes of abalone shell.

See the MET Museum, New York for a similar example, accession number: 2002.602.1, Gift of Ralph T. Coe, 2002.
Measures 2 x 5.5 x 7 inches.
Very good condition, noting one edge hole has been broken out and replaced. No other damage, heavy wear or replacement.
Provenance: The Susan Koehn Estate Trust Newton, Kansas
$800 - $1,200