Ivory Maskette
Walrus ivory, baleen, sinew, pigment
Mekoryuk ca. 1982
Maker: Umyan (Harry Shavings)
Miniature masks were an innovation on Nunivak Island, catering to the tourist trade. Mr. Shavings has a son who currently makes maskettes nearly identical to his father's.
UAF Museum accesion # UA84-003-0053AI