SIX GREENLANDIC INUIT CARVED WOODEN CEREMONIAL MASKS

SIX GREENLANDIC INUIT CARVED WOODEN CEREMONIAL MASKS, all formed and decorated in a traditional spirit mask manner, all but one having marine ivory teeth and each decorated with a typical terracotta or ash-coloured stained finish and/or incised line-work, creating both grotesque and symbolic character depictions. (6)

Provenance: Acquired at source in the 1960's by the current owner.