Worm Woman Mask

• Main Author: Sheakley, Lawrance
• Other Authors: Given to the University of Washington Libraries by Norman Jenisch Rose and Louise R. Rose
• Language: unknown
• Subjects: Lawrance; tlingit; Alaska
• Online Access: http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/p16786coll14/id/38

Lawrance Sheakley is a Tlingit, born in Huna, Alaska. This piece was acquired by the Roses primarily because of the story behind it. As told by the artist, the Worm Woman mask was inspired by an experience he had as a young boy living in his grandmother's home. He was misbehaving and making a m...