Naxnox mask

ca. 1890

The rich repertoire of names and characteristics associated with naxnox (spirit beings) are often disassociated from the masks that represent them. The identity of this simply carved mask is unknown but would have been vividly brought to life in dance movements that pantomimed its personality.

Alder wood, paint

13 3/4 x 11 1/2 x 9 1/16 in. (34.93 x 29.21 x 23.02 cm)

Gift of John H. Hauberg

91.1.48

Provenance: J. J. Klejman, New York, New York, until 1960; John H. Hauberg, Seattle, Washington, 1960-1991; Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington

Photo: Paul Macapia

Not currently on view

Resources

Published ReferencesThe Spirit Within: Northwest Coast Native Art from the John H. Hauberg Collection, Seattle Art Museum, 1995, pp. 162-163.

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