Ayap'run Jack Abraham Carved Cedar Inuit Mask

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Featured in this lot is this beautiful, hand carved yellow cedar mask done by Umkumiut native, Ayap'run Jack Abraham in Nelson Island, Alaska circa 1980-90s. Jack was a self taught artist, born August 5th, 1956 in the village of Umkumiut on Nelson Island, Alaska. He started drawing at an early age, but started sculpting in his late twenties. His works of art are detailed and beautifully carved, as he has a keen attention to detail. The mask is carved from Yellow Cedar wood and is wearing white and black painted nigaugek (snow goggles) over his eyes. The mouth is slightly open and the mask is adorned with fur and long strands of horse hair. The back shows a small white string used to hang the mask or secure it by the wearer. The back also shows the artist's signature in black marker reading, "J. Abraham Nelson Island, AK". The piece shows good condition overall with little to no wear present. No signs of damage is present. The mask measures 10 1/4" L x 6 1/4" W x 3 1/2" D and weighs 15 ounces.

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This item is part of Wild West Wonders: May Collector Auction
 Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 9:00 AM  Mountain
 
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Ayap'run Jack Abraham Carved Cedar Inuit Mask
Ayap'run Jack Abraham Carved Cedar Inuit Mask
Lot number: 160
Seller: North American Auction Company
Event: Wild West Wonders: May Collector Auction
Ends: Saturday, May 18 | 9:00 AM  Mountain

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