The Iroquois False FaceHealing Mask is perhaps the most distinguished in design.
The False Face depicted on many of the carvings are of Guardians and used as Good Medicine for the Iroquois People. There are many different styles of faces: Blower, Spoon Mouth, Whistler, Protruding Tongue, Drooping Mouth, but the most common is the Broken Nose who is the Grandfather Mask. The masks are very sacred and important to the Iroquois People. They are not to be made fun of or belittled in any way. The Iroquois believe they are of the Supernatural and deserve the utmost respect in every sense.
According to legend, the False Face Mask is said to be a doorkeeper or guard, preventing any evil or unwanted spirits from entering or disturbing the healing ceremony. These False Faces are all made to be ugly so that they scare away evil spirits and protect its keeper from evil.
The False Face is also seen as a healer, curing and preventing sickness.
Carved on the Six Nations Confederacy of the Grand, proudly made in Canada.
