Carved wood with leather, feathers, and other natural materials.An unusual and exemplary traditional Indigenous Canadian Nuu Chah Nulth tribal carved mask, modeled as Pookmis or Pook Oobs, called the Wild Man of the Sea, a whale hunter in Pacific Northwest lore and myth who was transformed into a protector spirit. Traditional Pookmis masks are painted white to evoke the effects of drowning; the lips are pursed to indicate Pookmis??? distinctive cry, and the hair is tied in a whale hunter???s topknot. With feathers, and other naturalistic material highlights. Artist: Elmer Thompson Issued: c. 1970 Dimensions: 16"H x 12"W Country of Origin: Canada Provenance: Collection of Mona Brown