P13-03: Spirit Face

Part of Preston Singletary's fine art collections, this series of cast Moon Masks and Spirit Faces are each hand-blown and cast carved glass, created in Preston's studio. 

These one-of-a-kind collector sculptures stand gorgeously on their own, but we suggest some lighting them from above or below to really showcase their beauty. 

• 4.75" x 6.5" x 1.25"
• Opaque Cast Glass
• Etched signature and date on bottom of vessel
• Due to the handmade nature of each piece, slight defects are normal and are part of what makes each piece individually unique.

About the Artist:

When I first began working with glass in 1982, I had no idea how deeply I would connect with the material. It wasn’t until I started incorporating Tlingit designs and stories—drawing from my lineage in the Eagle moiety, Kaagwaantaan Box House, Killer Whale clan—that my work took on a deeper sense of purpose. This artistic transformation allowed me to merge ancestral storytelling with a modern medium, giving voice to both my culture and my artistic vision. 

My work challenges the notion that Native artists must only use traditional materials. By embracing glass as a storytelling medium, I seek to affirm our presence and identity, reinforcing that Indigenous cultures are dynamic, evolving, and rooted in resilience. Through my art, I strive to amplify Indigenous voices, ensuring that we are seen, heard, and recognized on our own terms.