Large wooden whale mask carved from 14 pieces of cedar, the main body carved from one large piece that has been hollowed out. Movable lower jaw, flippers, and flukes are controlled with cords. Head is painted with red and blue nose and blue eye sockets. Beneath each eye, is black stripe with white dots. Collar is made up of a blue fin design. The whale's blow hole is in the form of a painted and carved face. The dorsil fin, once detachable, is painted and carved with an animal face in profile. The torso is painted with white and blue stripes, and large white dots, running the length of the body which has a white underside.

18th century Labrador Inuit. Found in collection.

Original CatalogNotes & References: SHAVING STICK CONTAINER, NO CAPDates Range: Mark/Pattern: "THE J.B. WILLIAMS CO./EST. 1840/ GLASTONBURY CONN. U.S.A." EMB W/TURKEY ENGRAVING ON BASEModern (less than 50 years old):