Ebbe Josvassen (Inuit, 1909) Female and male spirit masks. Signed. Very Rare !

Description

Ebbe Josvassen ( Inuit, 1909-1995) Female and male spirit masks. Measurements: Female mask: Height: 14 inches. Width: 8 inches. Depth: 2 ½ inches. Weight: about 700 grams. Male Mask: Height: 12 inches. Width: 7 ½ inches. Depth: 2 inches. Weight: about 700 grams. Description: Very rare pair of Inuit female and male spirit masks. Both masks are signed Ebbe Josvassen and dated 1971. Made in Ammassalik, East Greenland. Carved from driftwood. Very fine with grimacing and asymmetrical faces and engraved tattoos. These types of masks were used for singing and dancing in drum fights. Ebbe Josvassen ( 1909-1995) Listed Inuit artist from Ammassalik, ( today known as Tasiilaq). East Greenland. He was a drummer and mask dance performer as well as an artist and known for his series of asymmetrical spirit masks with open mouth used in “drum fights” and games. The masks originate from a private Danish collection. Very rare and should belong to a museum. A certificate of authenticity will be included. Condition: Ready to hang. In near mint condition. There are some few scratches on the surface, due to the old age. Otherwise fine with no missing bits.
Ebbe Josvassen (Inuit, 1909) Female and male spirit masks. Signed. Very Rare !
Ebbe Josvassen (Inuit, 1909) Female and male spirit masks. Signed. Very Rare !
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Description
Ebbe Josvassen  ( Inuit, 1909-1995)
Female and male spirit masks.
Measurements:
Female mask:
Height: 14 inches.
Width: 8 inches.
Depth: 2 ½ inches.
Weight: about 700 grams.
Male Mask:
Height: 12 inches.
Width: 7 ½ inches.
Depth: 2 inches.
Weight: about 700 grams.
Description:
Very rare pair of Inuit female and male spirit masks. Both masks are signed Ebbe Josvassen  and dated 1971. Made in Ammassalik, East Greenland. Carved from driftwood. Very fine with grimacing and asymmetrical faces and engraved tattoos. These types of masks were used for singing and dancing in drum fights.
Ebbe Josvassen  ( 1909-1995) Listed Inuit artist from Ammassalik, ( today known as Tasiilaq). East Greenland.  He was a drummer and mask dance performer as well as an artist and known for his series of asymmetrical spirit masks with open mouth used in “drum fights” and games.
The masks originate from a private Danish collection.  Very rare and should belong to a museum.
A certificate of authenticity will be included.
Condition:
Ready to hang. In near mint condition. There are some few scratches on the surface, due to the old age. Otherwise fine with no missing bits.
Shipping fees:
United States/ Canada: 40 dollars. ( delivery time: About 3 - 5 working days.)
European union + United Kingdom : Free shipping. ( delivery time: About About 2 - 3 working days.)
Other countries ( Please contact us)
Safe packing, handling, full insurance, online tracking and delivery confirmation is included.
Special shipping reduction offer for multiple purchases. Buy more than one item, and we will combine the shipping and you will only pay half price shipping fee for the 2nd item. The more you buy the more you save.
All our items are located at our gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark. All our works are safely and professional packed and shipped From Scandinavia using DHL/UPS Eksport Express.
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