Art and Carvings

This false face mask was hand carved by Gene Thomas from wood and has real horse tail hair and a cow leather strap. The artist signed the back of the mask.

This unique mask is hand carved from wood and has real horse tail hair.

This unique mask is hand carved from wood and has real horse tail hair.

Like many Native American arts and crafts, Iroquois masks are becoming more difficult to obtain with each passing year. When I do find some, I buy every one I can get. These masks have not been blessed or used in religious ceremonies.

Like many Native American arts and crafts, Iroquois masks are becoming more difficult to obtain with each passing year. When I do find some, I buy every one I can get. These masks have not been blessed or used in religious ceremonies. Common snapping turtles are not on the U.S. Endangered Species List. They are, however, subject to CITES. They were added to CITES Appendix III on November 21, 2016. Not for export outside of the United States.

This handmade eagle carving was made from moose antler by Iroquois artist Ron Curley at Six Nations in Ontario in the mid-1990s. Moose antlers have a natural shape that mimics an eagle in flight. For many years, this was one of my prized possessions. I bought it shortly after starting my business in 1995. It has always been one of my favorite carvings. This was displayed at my parent's house in Highland, Illinois for many years. After they died, I brought this back to our warehouse in Niagara...

Most of the carvings are made on the Six Nations Iroquois Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Some carvings are made by Iroquois artisans in the USA.

Most of the carvings are made on the Six Nations Iroquois Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Some carvings are made by Iroquois artisans in the USA.

Most of the carvings are made on the Six Nations Iroquois Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Some carvings are made by Iroquois artisans in the USA.

Most of the carvings are made on the Six Nations Iroquois Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Some carvings are made by Iroquois artisans in the USA.

Most of the carvings are made on the Six Nations Iroquois Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Some carvings are made by Iroquois artisans in the USA.

Most of the carvings are made on the Six Nations Iroquois Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Some carvings are made by Iroquois artisans in the USA.

Most of the carvings are made on the Six Nations Iroquois Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Some carvings are made by Iroquois artisans in the USA.

Most of the carvings are made on the Six Nations Iroquois Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Some carvings are made by Iroquois artisans in the USA.

Most of the carvings are made on the Six Nations Iroquois Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Some carvings are made by Iroquois artisans in the USA.

Most of the carvings are made on the Six Nations Iroquois Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Some carvings are made by Iroquois artisans in the USA.