Shamanic mask depicting a polar bear. Almost cylindrical in - Lot 284

Shamanic mask depicting a polar bear. Almost cylindrical in shape, the impressive head projects forward in an aggressive pose. The mobile exterior features four human legs and four geometric ornaments. Polychrome wood, feathers, fur, seal vibrissae and walrus ivory. Diameter: 54.5 cm. Alaska, Nunivak Island. Feathers of the Common Raven species (Corvus corax), specimen predating the French Environmental Code. Vibrissae from the harbor seal species (Phoca vitulina), a species not regulated under the Washington Convention (CITES), EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 and the French Environment Code. Ivory and bones of the walrus species (Odobenus rosmarus) (Appendix B) pre-regulated, species included in Appendix II of CITES and Appendix B of Regle CE 338/97 of 09/12/1996. To leave the EU, a CITES re-export permit is required. Fur of the species Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) (II/B) pre-convention, listed in Appendix II of CITES and Appendix B of Regle CE 338/97 of 09/12/1996. To leave the EU, a CITES re-export permit is required. Collected by an American serviceman stationed in Alaska in 1941, then in a private collection in Seattle. Brant Mackley Gallery, Hershey, PA.