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Spiro cedar deer mask replica

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swamp monkey:
The whole thing is 11 and 1/2" tall 6 " wide.  Ears stick out 1" each and are 2 1/2" tall.  nose is 1 1/2" wide at the base.  Eyes are 1X 3/4"; mouth is 1 1/4X 3/4".  The ear spools may be a bit too small but I made them 1/2" dia.

The original mask is pictured below.  If there is anything else you want to know I will be glad to provide it.  I may have some things off.  This was the best I could do with only a photo. 

swamp yeti:
Hey swamp,I went up to cherokee N.C, this summer to study their baskets and seen a lot of wooden masks.There is a book called the native americans,shows a lot of artifacts including masks.Also tht is a nice replica you made.

swamp monkey:

--- Quote from: swamp yeti on January 21, 2011, 08:56:17 am ---Hey swamp,I went up to cherokee N.C, this summer to study their baskets and seen a lot of wooden masks.There is a book called the native americans,shows a lot of artifacts including masks.Also tht is a nice replica you made.

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I found several books online by this name.  do you know the authors?  Sounds interesting.

swamp monkey:

--- Quote from: wildman on January 17, 2011, 08:16:50 pm ---I have a book (The World or the American Indian) put out by Nat.Geo. It has an article on easteren woodland mask, it shows a mask being carved in a standing tree. Pretty neat article. I really like your mask .

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Thanks fellas.  That stuff makes the heart smile.

Is that book you reference good for inspiring craftsmen like ourselves or is it more of a history of the people and their customs?

swamp yeti:
Hey swamp,the book the native americans is written by Collin F.Taylor and William C.Sturtevant.It is a real interesting book with a lot of pictures.All kinds of masks.

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