Theatrical Dog Mask, American, Late 19th C.

This is a mask of a dog head, likely part of a theatrical costume developed in the late 19th century. It is made out of fine, burlap like fabric that has been painted. The look is most intriguing, haunting and life like.

Northwest Coast Octopus Bag, Circa 1840

This is a great and early Northwest Coast octopus bag. The bag is made mostly of blue stroud cloth (wool) and red stroud cloth (wool) used for the design elements. The bag is trimmed in white, pony beads around all of its edges. The ends of the 5 legs have larger cobalt, faceted glass beads […]