Masks Through the Years...
THROUGH THE YEARS ... David L. Hendren has carved replicas of the 19th Century Ceremonial-Spirit Masks.
His art work has been shared with others for over five decades years……
His art work has been shared with others for over five decades years……
Northwind, original collected by Twitchel near Bethel …. estimate 2' H
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Owl Inua peering through, on its back…
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Mother and Child Fur Picture on burl back ground
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WOLF… One of many wolf masks which shows the universality of the wolf in Native Cultures, …trimmed with white Mountain Goat
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Raven trimmed with Mt Goat
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Raven
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Raven Rattle trimmed with beaver & red fox on vertebrae stand
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Crane carrying sick shaman back to his home.
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Anvik Mask
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White Hair Seal
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Chirpy Owl… Forehead Mask… Open mouth, with a chirpy look . Common embodiment of the helping spirits…
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Owl Mask… Open mouth, with a chirpy look. Birds were common embodiments of the helping spirits…
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Walrus
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Indian Women
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Loon Shadow Box 5x7 in.
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Spirit of the Black Bear
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Spirit of the Black Bear Clock: walrus disc on caribou jaw… raven@3, Owl@6, raven@9, coyote tooth@12,
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Spirit of the Black Bear on white reindeer hung from Antler
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Walanuk "Bubbles as they rise through the water" Collector: A H Twitchell, Bethel
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North Wind "Negakfok" collected by A H Twitchell, Bethel… one of four seasonal wind masks
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One of many wolf mask which shows the universality of the wolf in Native Cultures, Displayed on reindeer that hangs from antler
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SPOTTED MASKS… Wide mouth showing two rows of wooden teeth. Spots were important in a number of festivals, but little is known concerning their meaning.
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Toothy Bird… made its way to Texas
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Loon
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Spring Swan
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North Wind… Iditarod Caft Show
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Pretend Seagull- Iditarod Craft Show
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Distorted Mask
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THE PERSONHOOD OF THE ANIMAL…
The lower jaw, hinged at the chin, opens the mouth revealing a second face with its toothy grin. Animal masks revealing human details, express the dual nature of reality... the Nature of Animal and Man
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Seal Inua…
WOLF… Loyal, Dependable, Male and Female share in the care of their young and work together for the pack.
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Walrus
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"PUFFIN" Crab Diver
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First People…
all had enriched their culture
from their surroundings.
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Seal Inua
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Loon
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Mid 90's Wall Display… Billikin Shop at Rainbow's End
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Display at "Billikin Gift Shop at Rainbow's End" ca. 1993White Hair Seal Walanuk A Sea Parrot Raven
large Shaman Raven Driftwood*** Caribou Sm Raven Driftwood Walanuk Rattle Mask HingeMask Mountain Spirit Wolf Bear Spirit Raven Crab Diver Pacific Mask 3 small Masks Pacific "Whistler" Wolf Driftwood |
