Moquino, Ty – “Sunrise” Mask With Gold Leaf Visor (Age 15)

5.25"w x 5.75"h (8.25"h on stand)

$ 500.00

Ty Moquino is a son of noted potter Jennifer Moquino.  At only 15 years old he is making some creative pottery!  This is one of his masks.  They are inspired by the science fiction he has read, along with being a commentary on the environment, sustainability and even imagery from Standing Rock.  Ty has focused on carving, polishing and etching.  The results are striking!  This mask has open areas on the front and areas which are matte and micaceous.  He used a piece of gold leaf for the visor, which gives it a very modern and “sci-fi” appearance to show the reflection of the sun!   The mask has a museum mount for it, so that it is stable.  Ty won the “Best of Youth” award at the Heard Museum Indian Market in 2017 for one of his masks!  It is signed on the back.